Waterworld (1995)

Beyond the horizon lies the secret to a new beginning.

Waterworld (1995) poster

In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship. But the trio soon becomes the target of a menacing pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland'—which is tattooed on Enola's back.

Director: Kevin Reynolds
Genre: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Newton Howard
Cinematography: Dean Semler
Editing: Peter Boyle
Production: Gordon Company, Davis Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $175M
Box Office: $264M
Original Language: en

Themes

Ocean and Sea Adventures, Pirate Legends and High Seas Adventures, Pirate Adventures, Pirate Republic and the Outlaw High Seas, Pirate Golden Age and Treasure Sea Bandit

Keywords

sailboat, human evolution, tattoo, ocean, mutant, pirate gang, pirate, melting ice caps, oil tanker, barmaid, free diving, water planet, environmental disaster, reluctant hero, underwater fight

Trailer

Waterworld Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waterworld about?
In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship. But the trio soon becomes the target of a menacing pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland'—which is tattooed on Enola's back.
Who directed Waterworld?
Waterworld was directed by Kevin Reynolds.
Who stars in Waterworld?
Waterworld stars Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tina Majorino, R. D. Call, Gerard Murphy.
How long is Waterworld?
Waterworld has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is Waterworld?
Waterworld is a Adventure, Action, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Waterworld?
Waterworld had a budget of $175M.
How much did Waterworld gross?
Waterworld grossed $264M worldwide.
Where was Waterworld produced?
Waterworld was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Waterworld?
The themes of Waterworld include: Ocean and Sea Adventures, Pirate Legends and High Seas Adventures, Pirate Adventures, Pirate Republic and the Outlaw High Seas, Pirate Golden Age and Treasure Sea Bandit.