Waterworld
“Beyond the horizon lies the secret to a new beginning.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Kevin Costner
Mariner
Dennis Hopper
Deacon
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Helen
Tina Majorino
Enola
R. D. Call
Enforcer
Gerard Murphy
Nord
Michael Jeter
Old Gregor
Rick Aviles
Gatesman
Kim Coates
Drifter
Chaim Jeraffi
Drifter
Sab Shimono
Elder
Zitto Kazann
Elder / Survivor
Rita Zohar
Atoller
Jack Black
Pilot
Zakes Mokae
Priam
Jack Kehler
Banker
Leonardo Cimino
Elder
Lanny Flaherty
Trader
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 30, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$264.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.51x
+$89.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- David Twohy, Peter Rader
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Waterworld
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $175M
- Worldwide Gross
- $264.2M
- Production Studios
- Gordon Company, Davis Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Reynolds
David Twohy, Peter Rader
James Newton Howard
Dean Semler, Richard Merryman
Peter Boyle
Charles Gordon, Ilona Herzberg, John Davis, Jeffrey A. Mueller, Andrew Licht
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Gordon
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
John Davis
Producer
Peter Boyle
Editor
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
Kevin Costner
Producer
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Dennis Gassner
Production Design
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Michael J. McAlister
Visual Effects Supervisor
Norman Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Chad Randall
Stunt Coordinator
Kevin Reynolds
Director
David Twohy
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterworld
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Waterworld includes Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tina Majorino, R. D. Call.
When was Waterworld released and how long is it?
Waterworld was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Waterworld?
Waterworld had a reported production budget of $175M and grossed $264.2M at the worldwide box office (1.51 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Waterworld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waterworld was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waterworld?
Waterworld holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).