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Deepwater Horizon

Deepwater Horizon

Drama · Action · 2016

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.

Movie details

Deepwater Horizon

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

2016 Drama · Action 1h 47m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Deepwater Horizon?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Peter Berg

Written by

Matthew Michael Carnahan · Matthew Sand

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Mike Williams

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Jimmy Harrell

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Donald Vidrine

Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez

Andrea Fleytas

Dylan O'Brien

Dylan O'Brien

Caleb Holloway

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson

Felicia Williams

J.D. Evermore

J.D. Evermore

Dewey Revette

Court is in session

Put Deepwater Horizon on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.