Deepwater Horizon (2016)
Relentless action and gritty suspense explode on an offshore drilling rig in this epic true story.
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.
How intense is Deepwater Horizon?
Deepwater Horizon is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Deepwater Horizon feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Deepwater Horizon
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Is Deepwater Horizon for you?
Is Deepwater Horizon scary?
Only a little. Deepwater Horizon has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Deepwater Horizon gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Deepwater Horizon sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Deepwater Horizon OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Deepwater Horizon?
Deepwater Horizon runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Deepwater Horizon?
Deepwater Horizon is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Deepwater Horizon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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