Magic in the Water(1995)
In a small town, on a peaceful lake, a mythical creature is about to surface.
Magic in the Water Synopsis
Radio psychologist Jack Black takes his children Joshua and Ashley on a 'vacation' to a lake in British Columbia. While he grinds away at work the children discover that the famous local lake monster "Orky" may not be just a gimmick to attract tourists after all. In fact, Orky may enable them to get closer to their workaholic dad, and help stop local polluters who are dumping toxic waste.
Magic in the Water (1995) is a adventure, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Rick Stevenson, released on August 30, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Mark Harmon, Joshua Jackson, Harley Jane Kozak and Sarah Wayne. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Rick Stevenson
- Writers:
- Rick Stevenson, Icel Dobell Massey, Ninian Dunet
- Producers:
- Matthew O'Connor, William Stevenson
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Burstyn
- Composer:
- David Schwartz
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures, Pacific Motion Pictures, Triumph Films
- Status:
- Released
Magic in the Water (1995) Trailer
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Magic in the Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Harmon
as Jack Black
Joshua Jackson
as Joshua Black
Harley Jane Kozak
as Dr. Wanda Bell
- Sarah Wayne
Sarah Wayne
as Ashley Black
- Willie Nark-Orn
Willie Nark-Orn
as Hiro
Frank Salsedo
as Uncle Kpper
Morris Panych
as Mack Miller
Ben Cardinal
as Joe Pickled Trout
Adrien Dorval
as Wright Hardy
Mark Acheson
as Lefty Hardy
- Anthony Towe
Anthony Towe
as Taka
John Procaccino
as Frank
Key crew
Directed by Rick Stevenson, written by Rick Stevenson, Icel Dobell Massey and Ninian Dunet, produced by Matthew O'Connor and William Stevenson.
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Magic in the Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 39 ratings.
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Magic in the Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Magic in the Water online?
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Magic in the Water (1995) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Magic in the Water?
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The main cast of Magic in the Water (1995) includes Mark Harmon, Joshua Jackson, Harley Jane Kozak, Sarah Wayne and Willie Nark-Orn. The film was directed by Rick Stevenson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Magic in the Water released?
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Magic in the Water was released on August 30, 1995 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Magic in the Water worth watching?
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Magic in the Water (1995) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Magic in the Water?
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Yes. The official Magic in the Water trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.