Deepwater Horizon Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 14, 2016

Deepwater Horizon

Release Date: Friday, September 30, 2016 Theaters

Director: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg • Kurt Russell • John Malkovich • Dylan O’Brien • Gina Rodriguez

PG-13 Action N/A

3.9 / 5

64% WILL SEE 36% WON'T SEE

Coming Soon On Amazon

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Based on the true events that occurred on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, the story chronicles the courage of those who worked on the Deepwater Horizon and the extreme moments of bravery and survival in the face of what would become one of the biggest man-made disasters in world history.

Action Historical True Story

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Deepwater Horizon.

Mark Wahlberg
Flight Risk , The Union
Kurt Russell
Smurfs, Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story
John Malkovich
Fantastic Four: The First Steps, Opus
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Dylan O’Brien
Send Help, Caddo Lake
Gina Rodriguez
Annihilation, Smallfoot
Kate Hudson
Rock The Kasbah, Bride Wars

Crew Behind the Film

The Deepwater Horizon behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Peter Berg last directed American Primeval (Limited Series) and Spenser Confidential. The film's writer Matthew Michael Carnahan last wrote Dark Waters and The Snowman.

Director: Peter Berg
Screenwriters: Matthew Michael Carnahan
Matthew Sand
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Studios: Summit Entertainment
Production Company: Participant Media; Summit Entertainment; di Bonaventura Pictures; imagenation abu dhabi

Production Details

What we know about the Deepwater Horizon movie production.

Key Facts

The story, adapted from The New York Times article "Deepwater Horizon's Final Hour," highlights the courage of those who worked on the oil rig when it blew, killing 11 and injuring 16 others.

Production Updates for Deepwater Horizon

Aug 2016

Completed

Changed Deepwater Horizon movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Principal photography started May 18, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Oct 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for prolonged intense disaster sequences and related disturbing images, and brief strong language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Deepwater Horizon's Final Hour
Language: English