About this movie
Grimes, an amoral chimney sweep, occasionally likes to steal valuables from his clients. One day, on the verge of being caught, he frames his young apprentice, Tom, for the crime. Tom runs away and jumps into a river where, instead of drowning, he finds himself transformed into a mystical aquatic creature. Swimming and breathing effortlessly, he discovers a colorful underwater world replete with creatures both cruel and kind.
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Quick facts
Year
1978
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.3/10
Votes
16
Genre
Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 Family
🎭 Fantasy
🎭 Animation
🎭 Adventure
🎬 Lionel Jeffries
👤 James Mason
👤 Bernard Cribbins
👤 Billie Whitelaw
fish
polar bear
walrus
seahorse
19th century
live action and animation
chimney sweep
undersea kingdom
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Questions about The Water Babies
How long is The Water Babies?
The Water Babies has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed The Water Babies?
The Water Babies was directed by Lionel Jeffries and released in 1978.
What genre is The Water Babies?
The Water Babies is a Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure film (1978).
Who stars in The Water Babies?
The cast of The Water Babies includes James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Tommy Pender, Samantha Gates.
What is the TMDB rating for The Water Babies?
The Water Babies has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 16 votes.
