Waterworld (1995)

In a future where the polar ice caps have melted and most of Earth is underwater, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land.

Director:

Kevin Reynolds

Writers:

Peter Rader, David Twohy

Stars:

Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tina Majorino

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Costner	...	Mariner
Chaim Girafi	...	Drifter (as Chaim Jeraffi)
Rick Aviles	...	Gatesman
R.D. Call	...	Enforcer
Zitto Kazann	...	Elder / Survivor
Leonardo Cimino	...	Elder
Zakes Mokae	...	Priam
Luke Ka'ili Jr.	...	Boy
Anthony DeMasters	...	Boy
Willy Petrovic	...	Boy
Jack Kehler	...	Banker
Jeanne Tripplehorn	...	Helen
Lanny Flaherty	...	Trader
Robert A. Silverman	...	Hydroholic
Gerard Murphy	...	Nord

Storyline

The polar ice caps have melted, and the earth is covered by water. The remaining people travel the seas, in search of survival. Several different societies exist. The Mariner falls from his customary and solitary existence into having to care for a woman and a young girl while being pursued by the evil forces of the Deacon.

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Plot Keywords:

sea | smoker | future | water | sail | 

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Taglines:

Beyond the horizon lies the secret to a new beginning.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some intense scenes of action violence, brief nudity and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 July 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Waterworld: Mundo acuático

Filming Locations:

Huntington Beach, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$175,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

£7,823,233 (UK) (15 September 1995)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Gordon Company, Davis Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min 176 min (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

DTS DTS-Stereo Dolby SR

Color:

Color (DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jeanne Tripplehorn and Tina Majorino were nearly drowned on their first day of filming when the trimaran they were on sank, dragging them behind it.

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Goofs

While escaping the Smokers at the trading station Mariner heels the boat to raise one hull out of the water and escape the net. Both would need to be raised (impossible) to clear the net dragged by opposing sets of jet skis.

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Quotes

Enola: [after the Mariner drops the flare and the boat is burning] Was this your big vision?

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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits except the title.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1996)

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Soundtracks

"MUSIC BOX THEME"
Composed by Mark Isham

User Reviews

spectacular, mad max on water

"thanks" to some false news reports about people walking out on this great movie during prerelease screenings and about the sinking of the set, it was doomed before it was released this is not a "Citizen Kane" or a "Das Boot", obviously, but it's an extremely entertaining movie with a great story and awesome shots the same movie with someone other than Kevin Costner would have made 3 times the money. to bad peoples ill feelings towards Costner, didnt let them enjoy this movie