Waterworld (1995)
A gritty seafarer navigates a waterlogged future, protecting a girl with a map to dry land from menacing pirates.
In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship. But the trio soon becomes the target of a menacing pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland'—which is tattooed on Enola's back.
How intense is Waterworld?
Waterworld is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated PG-13.
What Waterworld feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Waterworld
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Waterworld for you?
Is Waterworld scary?
Only a little. Waterworld has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Waterworld gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Waterworld sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Waterworld OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Waterworld?
Waterworld runs 2h 15m.
Where can I stream Waterworld?
Waterworld is streaming on Starz.
Does Waterworld have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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