Deepwater Horizon

Deepwater Horizon

2016 · 107 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.9 (5,084 votes)
Dir. Peter Berg · Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez, Dylan O'Brien, Kate Hudson · Music Steve Jablonsky

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

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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.

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This film plunges you into a relentless, high-stakes fight for survival. It's a visceral, harrowing experience, building immense tension before erupting into chaotic, propulsive action. Expect a deeply intense and emotionally charged journey, highlighting human resilience against overwhelming odds and catastrophic failure.

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