True story of an explosion on an open-water oil rig. Blu-ray Digital HD Year 2016 Theatrical Release 2016-09-30 Video Release 2017-01-10 Studio Lionsgate Genre Action MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA prolonged intense disaster sequences and related disturbing images, and brief strong language Color Color Runtime 107 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis On April 20th, 2010, one of the world's largest man-made disasters occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. Directed by Peter Berg Lone Survivor , this story honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone's lives forever. Director J.C. Chandor Cast J.C. Chandor; Mark Wahlberg; Kurt Russell; John Malkovich; Gina Rodriguez; Dylan O'Brien; Kate Hudson