Waterworld (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, Waterworld is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Kevin Reynolds, running about 135 minutes. “Beyond the horizon lies the secret to a new beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Waterworld stars Kevin Costner as Mariner, Dennis Hopper as Deacon, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Helen and Tina Majorino as Enola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Waterworld has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $264.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Waterworld page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waterworld 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 Waterworld (1995)?
- In US, Waterworld is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Waterworld worth watching?
- Waterworld holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waterworld?
- Waterworld stars Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tina Majorino and R. D. Call.
- When was Waterworld released?
- Waterworld was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.