Waterworld

Waterworld is a 1995 American post-apocalyptic science fiction action film directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner.

Waterworld is a 1995 American post-apocalyptic science fiction action film directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner. Set in a future where the polar ice caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely covered by water, it follows a lone drifter known as the Mariner as he protects a woman and child while pursued by raiders called Smokers. The film is part of mainstream Hollywood film culture and has been familiar to Canadian audiences through theatrical release, television, home video, and streaming availability.

Plot

The story follows the Mariner, a lone seafaring antihero, as he encounters Helen and Enola, a girl believed to hold the key to finding Dryland. They are pursued across the ocean by the Smokers, a pirate-like group led by the Deacon, who want Enola for their own purposes.

Production

Waterworld was a major studio production with elaborate water-based sets and practical effects. The film was noted for its large production scale and high budget, and its difficult and expensive shoot became widely reported, contributing to its notoriety.

Reception

The film received mixed-to-negative critical attention on release and was widely described as a costly box-office disappointment. Over time, it gained a more favourable cult reputation among some viewers.

Cast and characters

Kevin Costner stars as the Mariner, a lone seafaring antihero. Jeanne Tripplehorn plays Helen, Tina Majorino plays Enola, and Dennis Hopper plays the Deacon, the leader of the Smokers.