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Waterworld 1995

“Beyond the horizon lies the secret to a new beginning.”

★ 6.2/10 · 4,137 votes PG-13 AdventureActionScience Fiction Released
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What is Waterworld?

Waterworld is a 1995 film set in a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted, transforming Earth into a liquid planet. The narrative follows a mutant seafarer who is rescued from a floating island prison by a barmaid.

Type
Film
Year
1995
Status
Released
Runtime
135 minutes
Release date
Jul 28, 1995
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Gordon Company, Davis Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Budget
$175,000,000
Revenue
$264,218,220
Genres
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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Waterworld is a 1995 film set in a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted, transforming Earth into a liquid planet. The narrative follows a mutant seafarer who is rescued from a floating island prison by a barmaid. Together with a young charge named Enola, the seafarer departs on his ship to navigate the vast ocean. Their journey becomes dangerous when they are pursued by a menacing pirate. The antagonist seeks to capture the group because he covets a map to a legendary location known as Dryland. This map is revealed to be tattooed on the back of the young girl, Enola. As they sail across the water, the trio must evade the pirate and his forces to protect the secret of the map. The film explores the survival of humanity in a world dominated by water, focusing on the pursuit of the fabled landmass and the protective bond formed between the seafarer, the barmaid, and the child.

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Should you watch it?

“On a liquid Earth, a mutant seafarer flees pirates with a woman and a child carrying a map.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique aquatic setting and world-building
  • Action-packed pursuit by menacing pirates
Keep in mind
  • High-stakes conflict puts the trio in constant danger

Watch it if you enjoy futuristic adventure stories set on a completely flooded planet.

This film features action and peril appropriate for its rating.

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What is the premise of Waterworld?

The polar ice caps have melted, turning Earth into a liquid planet where a mutant seafarer helps a woman and child escape pirates.

Who is the main target of the pirates?

The pirates covet the map to Dryland, which is tattooed on the back of a young charge named Enola.

When was Waterworld released?

The film was released on 07/28/1995 in the US.

What genres does the film belong to?

It is classified as adventure, action, and science fiction.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is 2 hours and 15 minutes.