Deepwater Horizon (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, Deepwater Horizon is an action and drama film directed by Peter Berg, running about 107 minutes. “When faced with our darkest hour, hope is not a tactic” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story set on the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, which exploded during April 2010 and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history.
Who’s in it. Deepwater Horizon stars Mark Wahlberg as Mike Williams, Kurt Russell as Jimmy Harrell, John Malkovich as Donald Vidrine and Gina Rodriguez as Andrea Fleytas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Deepwater Horizon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $121.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deepwater Horizon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deepwater Horizon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deepwater Horizon (2016)?
- In US, Deepwater Horizon is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deepwater Horizon worth watching?
- Deepwater Horizon holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deepwater Horizon?
- Deepwater Horizon stars Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez and Dylan O'Brien.
- When was Deepwater Horizon released?
- Deepwater Horizon was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.