Movie

The Water Babies

“Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!”

★ 6.3(16)19781h 32m

Family Fantasy Animation Adventure Music

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Good to know

Director: Lionel Jeffries
Release date: 1978-06-23
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom

The Water Babies — trailer

About The Water Babies

The Water Babies is a 1978 movie in the Family, Fantasy and Animation genres, directed by Lionel Jeffries, starring James Mason, Bernard Cribbins and Billie Whitelaw. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Water Babies in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

James Mason

Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark

Bernard Cribbins

Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel

Billie Whitelaw

Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'

Tommy Pender

Tom

Samantha Gates

Elly

Joan Greenwood

Lady Harriet

David Tomlinson

Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear

Jon Pertwee

Salmon

David Jason

(voice)

Una Stubbs

(voice)

Themes & keywords

fishpolar bearwalrusseahorse19th centurylive action and animationchimney sweepundersea kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Water Babies in Austria?+

The Water Babies is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Water Babies on Netflix?+

The Water Babies is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is The Water Babies?+

The Water Babies has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Water Babies?+

The Water Babies stars James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Tommy Pender and Samantha Gates.

When did The Water Babies come out?+

The Water Babies is a 1978 movie directed by Lionel Jeffries.

What genre is The Water Babies?+

The Water Babies is Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure and Music film.

Who directed The Water Babies?+

The Water Babies was directed by Lionel Jeffries.