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Deepwater Horizon (2016)

โ€œWhen faced with our darkest hour, hope is not a tactic.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 5,051 votes 1h 47m pg-13 ActionDrama

#113 of 305 films from 2016 #771 of 2168 in action

Directed by Peter Berg ยท Written by Matthew Michael Carnahan, Matthew Sand, J.C. Chandor

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Overview

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.

Cast

Mark Wahlbergas Mike Williams
Kurt Russellas Jimmy Harrell
John Malkovichas Donald Vidrine
Gina Rodriguezas Andrea Fleytas
Dylan O'Brienas Caleb Holloway
Kate Hudsonas Felicia Williams
J.D. Evermoreas Dewey Revette
Ethan Supleeas Jason Anderson
Dave Maldonadoas Capt. Curt Kuchta
Henry Frostas Shane Roshto
Jeremy Sandeas Adam Weise
Brad Lelandas Robert Kaluza
Douglas M. Griffinas Landry
Joe Chrestas David Sims

Facts

Release dateSeptember 28, 2016
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$110,000,000
Box office$121,790,376 (1.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt1860357

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Questions

How long is Deepwater Horizon?
Deepwater Horizon runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Deepwater Horizon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 5,051 votes, which places it #113 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 63%) and #771 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Deepwater Horizon?
Deepwater Horizon was directed by Peter Berg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Lone Survivor (2013), Patriots Day (2016), Friday Night Lights (2004).
Who stars in Deepwater Horizon?
Mark Wahlberg as Mike Williams; Kurt Russell as Jimmy Harrell; John Malkovich as Donald Vidrine; Gina Rodriguez as Andrea Fleytas; Dylan O'Brien as Caleb Holloway; Kate Hudson as Felicia Williams.
What is Deepwater Horizon rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Deepwater Horizon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/101774.

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