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Waterworld (1995)

Adventure, Action, Science Fiction • 2h 15m

Overview

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.

Director: Kevin Reynolds

Best English-Friendly Release

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Ulysses Cut: Arrow Blu-ray included in 4K Blu-ray

Format

UHD Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Solid
Arrow / Plaion:

if compared to Arrow's BD

Criterion Forum

Review

Picture: 9, Audio: 9, Extras: 9

Length

135 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

7 months ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release
Best Audio Release

Ulysses Cut: Arrow Blu-ray included in 4K Blu-ray

Format
UHD Blu-ray
UHD Tiers
Solid
Arrow / Plaion:

if compared to Arrow's BD

Criterion Forum
Review

Picture: 9, Audio: 9, Extras: 9

Length
135 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
7 months ago
Contributors

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