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evidence: Waterworld is a 1995 American post-apocalyptic science fiction action film directed by Kevin Reynolds and co-written by Peter Rader and David Twohy .. Kevin Reynolds. Kevin Reynolds ( director ). David Twohy. David Twohy. post-apocalyptic. Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction. science fiction. Science fiction film. action film. action film. It was based on Rader 's original 1986 screenplay and stars Kevin Costner , who also produced it with Charles Gordon and John Davis .. Kevin Costner. Kevin Costner. John Davis. John Davis ( producer ). Charles Gordon. Charles Gordon ( producer ). produced. Film producer. It was distributed by Universal Pictures .. Universal Pictures. Universal Studios. The setting of the film is in the distant future .. Although no exact date was given in the film itself , it has been suggested that it takes place in 2500 .. The polar ice caps have completely melted , and the sea level has risen over 7,600 m -LRB- 25,000 feet -RRB- , covering nearly all of the land .. The film illustrates this with an unusual variation on the Universal logo , which begins with the usual image of Earth , but shows the planet 's water levels gradually rising and the polar ice caps melting until nearly all the land is submerged .. The plot of the film centers on an otherwise nameless antihero , `` The Mariner '' , a drifter who sails the Earth in his trimaran .. antihero. antihero. trimaran. trimaran. The most expensive film ever made at the time , Waterworld was released to mixed reviews , praising the futuristic setting and premise but criticizing the characterization and acting performances .. most expensive film. List of most expensive films. The film also was unable to recoup its massive budget at the box office ; however , the film did later become profitable due to video and other post-cinema sales .. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Sound at the 68th Academy Awards .. Academy Award. Academy Award. Best Sound. Academy Award for Best Sound. 68th Academy Awards. 68th Academy Awards. The film 's release was accompanied by a tie-in novel , video game , and three themed attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood , Universal Studios Singapore , and Universal Studios Japan called Waterworld  : A Live Sea War Spectacular , which are all still running as of 2017 .. tie-in. tie-in. video game. Waterworld ( video game ). Universal Studios Hollywood. Universal Studios Hollywood. Universal Studios Singapore. Universal Studios Singapore. Universal Studios Japan. Universal Studios Japan. Universal Studios Hollywood had closed it down for refurbishment , but had it re-opened in April 2017 .. Universal Studios Hollywood. Universal Studios Hollywood