Kevin Costner’s Notorious Post-Apocalypse Movie Now Streaming on Prime Video

Universal Pictures’ post-apocalyptic action movie starring Kevin Costner has just been added to Prime Video‘s library. The 1995 film’s production was notorious for being the most expensive movie ever made at the time of its release. Despite being one of the highest-grossing movies of that year, it still failed to recover its massive budget, which was reportedly around $172-175 million.

What Kevin Costner movie is now available on Prime Video today?

Beginning today, Costner’s iconic Waterworld movie is now officially available to stream on Prime Video. During its theatrical run, the movie received mixed reviews from critics and the audience, who, despite being impressed with the movie’s futuristic sets and promising premise, were disappointed by its direction and plot. It currently holds an approval rating of 60% on Rotten Tomatoes. Even though it was initially labeled as a box office failure, the movie eventually garnered a cult following after the studio found success in its home video release and post-cinema sales.

“After the melting of the polar ice caps, most of the globe is underwater. Some humans have survived, and even fewer still, notably the Mariner, have adapted to the ocean by developing gills,” reads the synopsis. “A loner by nature, the Mariner reluctantly befriends Helen and her young companion, Enola (Tina Majorino), as they escape from a hostile artificial island. Soon, the sinister Smokers are pursuing them in the belief that Enola holds the key to finding the mythical Dryland.”

Waterworld was directed by Kevin Reynolds from a script written by Peter Rader and David Twohy. The movie also starred Dennis Hopper as The Deacon, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Helen, Tina Majorino as Enola, Gerard Murphy as The Nord, Robert LaSardo as Smitty, Michael Jeter as Old Gregor, and Lee Arenberg as Djeng. It also featured a brief appearance from a then-up-and-coming actor, Jack Black, before his breakout role in 1999’s High Fidelity. It was produced by Costner, Charles Gordon, and John Davis.

Source: Comingsoon.net