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Deepwater Horizon

2016, English. Directed by Peter Berg.

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.

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Runtime
1h 47m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.9/10 from 5,108 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Deepwater Horizon

Deepwater Horizon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play, and Movie Sphere+ in India.

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Released
28 September 2016
Country
United States of America, Hong Kong
Written by
Matthew Michael Carnahan, Matthew Sand
Budget
$110M
Box office
$122M
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What Deepwater Horizon is based on

Deepwater Horizon is based on Deepwater Horizon, a semi-submersible platform.

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Deepwater Horizon: quick answers

Is Deepwater Horizon worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 5,108 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Deepwater Horizon?

Deepwater Horizon runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).

Does Deepwater Horizon have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Deepwater Horizon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Deepwater Horizon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Deepwater Horizon is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Deepwater Horizon on?

Deepwater Horizon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play, and Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Deepwater Horizon?

If you liked Deepwater Horizon, try Gray Lady Down, The Finest Hours, Meltdown: Days of Destruction.

Who directed Deepwater Horizon?

Deepwater Horizon (2016) was directed by Peter Berg and stars Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich.

What is Deepwater Horizon based on?

Deepwater Horizon is based on Deepwater Horizon, a semi-submersible platform.

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