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Waterworld

  • 19951995
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
195K
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POPULARITY
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Kevin Costner in Waterworld (1995)
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In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young g... Read allIn a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land.In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
195K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
385
503
  • Director
    • Kevin Reynolds
  • Writers
    • Peter Rader
    • David Twohy
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Dennis Hopper
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kevin Reynolds
  • Writers
    • Peter Rader
    • David Twohy
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Dennis Hopper
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 442User reviews
    • 133Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Waterworld
    Trailer 0:31
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    Kevin Costner in Waterworld (1995)
    Tina Majorino in Waterworld (1995)
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    Dennis Hopper in Waterworld (1995)
    Dennis Hopper in Waterworld (1995)
    Kevin Costner and Jeanne Tripplehorn in Waterworld (1995)
    Kevin Costner in Waterworld (1995)
    Dennis Hopper in Waterworld (1995)
    Kevin Costner and Jeanne Tripplehorn in Waterworld (1995)
    Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Tina Majorino in Waterworld (1995)
    Jeanne Tripplehorn and Tina Majorino in Waterworld (1995)
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    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Marineras Mariner
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Helenas Helen
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Deaconas Deacon
    Tina Majorino
    Tina Majorino
    • Enolaas Enola
    Chaim Jeraffi
    Chaim Jeraffi
    • Drifteras Drifter
    Rick Aviles
    Rick Aviles
    • Gatesmanas Gatesman
    R.D. Call
    • Enforceras Enforcer
    Zitto Kazann
    Zitto Kazann
    • Elderas Elder…
    Leonardo Cimino
    Leonardo Cimino
    • Elderas Elder
    Zakes Mokae
    Zakes Mokae
    • Priamas Priam
    Luke Ka'ili Jr.
    • Boyas Boy
    Anthony DeMasters
    • Boyas Boy
    Willy Petrovic
    • Boyas Boy
    Jack Kehler
    Jack Kehler
    • Bankeras Banker
    Lanny Flaherty
    Lanny Flaherty
    • Traderas Trader
    Robert A. Silverman
    Robert A. Silverman
    • Hydroholicas Hydroholic
    Gerard Murphy
    Gerard Murphy
    • Nordas Nord
    Sab Shimono
    Sab Shimono
    • Elderas Elder
    • Director
      • Kevin Reynolds
    • Writers
      • Peter Rader
      • David Twohy
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The preferred 3-hour cut of director Kevin Reynolds was drastically edited back to a 135-minute theatrical version by Kevin Costner and the studio, probably in an effort to recoup the film's inflated $175 million dollar budget (since Costner's previous 3-hour movie Wyatt Earp (1994) had been a box office bomb). ABC later broadcast an extended TV version that restored almost 40 minutes of deleted scenes, which explain more about the world, the people who live there, the Smokers' religious beliefs and their ability to refine crude oil. The additional scenes also tie up several loose ends in the theatrical release. Being a TV special, this version was also censored for violence and language. A fan-edit of the film, called 'Waterworld: The Ulysses Cut' (named after a restored scene at the end), was later made in an attempt to create the most complete version of the movie. It was compiled from several broadcast versions, containing all of the additional footage from the TV version while restoring the previously censored parts. In an unexpected turn, the original distributor officially sanctioned this fan-edit by releasing it in a box-set with the other two versions. This Ulysses Cut was remastered in high-definition though, created with original footage rather than lower-quality broadcast material.
    • Goofs
      The crude oil contained in The Smokers' tanker would not be able to power their boats, jet skis and other engines without refinement, or high octane required for the seaplane. It would stand to reason that The Smokers possessed the ability to minimally refine the crude oil so that it would run their engines, but not burn efficiently & smoke - giving them the name "Smokers".
    • Quotes

      Depth Gauge: [Sees the Mariner's lit flare about to fall on the oil. An end to his miserable existence] Oh, thank God!

      [Kaboom]

    • Crazy credits
      The Earth in the Universal logo zooms into the Mariner's boat, with the ice caps melting and causing the world to be flooded.
    • Alternate versions
      The ABC television version restores nearly 40 minutes of material Universal Pictures and Kevin Costner cut from the original release against the will of director 'Kevin Reynolds'. It explains more clearly the relationship between the Mariner and Helen, and the secret behind the origin of Dry Land. The additional material includes:
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Clueless/An Awfully Big Adventure/Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home/Living in Oblivion/Bandit Queen (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Music Box Theme
      Composed by Mark Isham

      Arranged by James Newton Howard (uncredited)

    User reviews442

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    NOT the worst movie ever made
    I want the Costner bashers to sit down and watch "Rebirth of the Mothra III" on Sci-Fi Channel some time. Then they'll know that they have seen the worst movie ever made.

    "Waterworld" is an escapist fantasy/action picture, not unlike the James Bond and Indiana Jones pictures. Costner's performance works on exactly the same level as the Connery/Moore/Brosnan portrayals of 007 and Harrison Ford's portrayal of Indy -- straightforward, grim, stoic, a little mean-spirited, a little cruel, unafraid of dirt, grime, death, or salt water.

    It's not perfect by any means. I'm sure Costner hacked it to pieces in order to accommodate the two-hour-running-time maxim imposed by the studio, so that corporate could get their investment back. Now is the time for the extended DVD version; maybe that will explain where all those cigarettes came from, and how the Smokers converted raw crude into gasoline.

    7 out of 10. Costner bashers should get over themselves and start giving Michael Bay and George Lucas what they deserve.
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    • Sep 9, 2003

    FAQ4

    • What's the ship the Smokers travel around on?
    • What is Waterworld about?
    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended (TV) Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Waterworld: Mundo acuático
    • Filming locations
      • Waipi'o Valley, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Gordon Company
      • Davis Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $175,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $88,246,220
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,171,780
      • Jul 30, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $264,218,220
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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