The Water Babies(1978)
Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!
The Water Babies 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.
The Water Babies (1978) is a family, fantasy, animation, adventure and music film directed by Lionel Jeffries, released on June 23, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw and Tommy Pender. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Lionel Jeffries
- Writers:
- Charles Kingsley, Michael Robson
- Producers:
- Peter Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Scaife
- Status:
- Released
The Water Babies (1978) Trailer
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The Water Babies Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Mason
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
Bernard Cribbins
as Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
Billie Whitelaw
as Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
Tommy Pender
as Tom
Samantha Gates
as Elly
Joan Greenwood
as Lady Harriet
David Tomlinson
as Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
Jon Pertwee
as Salmon
David Jason
as (voice)
Una Stubbs
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Lionel Jeffries, written by Charles Kingsley and Michael Robson, produced by Peter Shaw.
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The Water Babies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Water Babies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Water Babies online?
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The Water Babies (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Water Babies?
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The main cast of The Water Babies (1978) includes James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Tommy Pender and Samantha Gates. The film was directed by Lionel Jeffries. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Water Babies released?
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The Water Babies was released on June 23, 1978 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Water Babies worth watching?
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The Water Babies (1978) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Water Babies?
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Yes. The official The Water Babies trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.