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Deepwater Horizon

2016·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

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About

When faced with our darkest hour, hope is not a tactic.

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.
Disaster ThrillerBased on True EventsIntense SurvivalHigh-Stakes DramaTechnological FailureCorporate NegligenceVisually ImpressiveGripping & RealisticHuman Resilience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Deepwater Horizon

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Where can I stream Deepwater Horizon legally?

Deepwater Horizon is included with a subscription to Angel Studios in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Deepwater Horizon worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deepwater Horizon rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Deepwater Horizon?

1 h 47 min

Deepwater Horizon runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Deepwater Horizon based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deepwater Horizon?

Critics75
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Deepwater Horizon much the same way.

Was Deepwater Horizon a box office hit?

Budget$110 million
Box office$122 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $110 million to make and earned $122 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Deepwater Horizon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Deepwater Horizon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deepwater Horizon in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Deepwater Horizon use?

Adaptational AttractivenessLecture as ExpositionNot Even Bothering with the AccentForeshadowingHeroic BSoDLight Is Not GoodDeath GlareArtistic License – GeologyMean BossHope SpotChewing the SceneryGone Horribly Wrongand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Deepwater Horizon, including Adaptational Attractiveness, Lecture as Exposition, Not Even Bothering with the Accent.