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Waterworld (1995)

12 135 min  -  Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi  -   28 July 1995 (USA)
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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, and 1 more credit »

Writers:

Peter Rader, David Twohy

Stars:

Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Dennis Hopper
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Costner ...
Chaim Girafi Chaim Girafi ...
Drifter (as Chaim Jeraffi)
Rick Aviles Rick Aviles ...
R.D. Call ...
Zitto Kazann ...
Leonardo Cimino Leonardo Cimino ...
Zakes Mokae Zakes Mokae ...
Luke Ka'ili Jr. Luke Ka'ili Jr. ...
Boy
Anthony DeMasters Anthony DeMasters ...
Boy
Willy Petrovic Willy Petrovic ...
Boy
Jack Kehler ...
Banker
Jeanne Tripplehorn ...
Lanny Flaherty Lanny Flaherty ...
Trader
Robert A. Silverman Robert A. Silverman ...
Hydroholic
Gerard Murphy Gerard Murphy ...
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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. Written by Robbie Smith <robsmith@u.washington.edu>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Sea | Smoker | Future | Water | Sail  | See more »

Taglines:

Beyond the horizon lies the secret to a new beginning.

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Mundo acuático See more »

Filming Locations:

Huntington Beach, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$175,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$21,171,780 (USA) (30 July 1995)

Gross:

$264,218,220 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Gordon Company, Davis Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | DTS-Stereo  | Dolby SR

Color:

Color (DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Jeanne Tripplehorn refused to strip for this film, even though she had done nude scenes before (and would do them after this film). However, she insisted on choosing her body double, as she wanted the naked backside shown to resemble her own. She had the three finalists come into her trailer and drop their robes. She described it as such an odd experience that none of them could stop laughing. In between takes of the nude scene, Tripplehorn remained off-camera to offer a robe or towel to the double. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the Mariner ties a rope onto his leg at the end he is wearing boots but when he jumps off he is barefoot. See more »

Quotes

Deacon: If I ever see him again, I'm going to cut open his head and eat his brain.
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Crazy Credits

The globe in the Universal logo morphs into a world with the ice melted
and the continents submerged. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "The Amazing Race: Do It Like a Madman (#13.5)" (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"MUSIC BOX THEME"
Composed by Mark Isham See more »