10 Years After Release, This Harrowing Mark Wahlberg Disaster Drama Is Coming to Netflix

In 2016, Mark Wahlberg starred alongside Kurt Russell, Kate Hudson, and John Malkovich in Deepwater Horizon, a biopic about the tragic 2010 incident in which the eponymous oil rig exploding in the Gulf of Mexico, causing a massive oil spill.

The film received acclaim from critics and audiences alike, earning 82% among both categories on Rotten Tomatoes. It also received two Oscar nominations: one for best visual effects and one for best sound editing, both for the film's graphic depiction of the rig's explosion.

Fans praised the film for its harrowing performances as the characters navigated a deadly disaster. "Malkovich as the sleazy corporate guy valuing money over safety was one of the most effortlessly hatable performances I’ve ever seen..." one person wrote on Reddit. "Russell also delivers, with these chilling silent stares throughout the film that perfectly convey his disgust and contempt without saying a word."

They added, "And then just when I thought I had seen it all, Mark Wahlberg of all people makes me cry... His performance was a total gut punch."

Now, it's going to be a whole lot easier to experience the gut punch of this high-octane disaster drama from the comfort of your home.

'Deepwater Horizon' Is Coming to Netflix

On March 1, Deepwater Horizon will be available on Netflix in the U.S., reports Lifehacker. It will be a big day for disaster dramas on Netflix, with Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom also joining the streaming service.

Upon the film's release 10 years ago, Wahlberg urged audiences to see the film in order to honor the victims and heroes of the real-life tragedy. "The audience are going to see something that's extremely moving and emotional," he told BBC at the time, "and a tribute to the 11 people who lost their lives."