
Deepwater Horizon
When faced with our darkest hour, hope is not a tactic.
Directed by Peter Berg
Produced by Summit Entertainment, Participant
A tense, visceral disaster film that chronicles the Deepwater Horizon explosion through intense action and human struggle, grounded in real tragedy and survival.
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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Is Deepwater Horizon violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Deepwater Horizon easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Deepwater Horizon sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Deepwater Horizon scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does Deepwater Horizon end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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