The Water Horse(2007)
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The Water Horse Synopsis
A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.
The Water Horse (2007) is a family, adventure and fantasy film directed by Jay Russell, released on December 25, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin and David Morrissey. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,192 ratings.
- Director:
- Jay Russell
- Writers:
- Robert Nelson Jacobs, Dick King-Smith
- Producers:
- Robert Bernstein, Barrie M. Osborne, Charlie Lyons
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- Revolution Studios, Walden Media, Beacon Pictures, Ecosse Films
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $103,967,384
- Status:
- Released
The Water Horse (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Water Horse before you stream it.
The Water Horse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alex Etel
as Angus MacMorrow
Emily Watson
as Anne MacMorrow
Ben Chaplin
as Lewis Mowbray
David Morrissey
as Captain Thomas Hamilton
Priyanka Xi
as Kirstie MacMorrow
Craig Hall
as Charlie MacMorrow
Brian Cox
as Old Angus
Erroll Shand
as Lt. Wormsley
Joel Tobeck
as Sgnt. Walker
Bruce Allpress
as Jock McGowan
Geraldine Brophy
as Gracie
- Eddie Campbell
Eddie Campbell
as Hughie
Key crew
Directed by Jay Russell, written by Robert Nelson Jacobs and Dick King-Smith, produced by Robert Bernstein, Barrie M. Osborne and Charlie Lyons.
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The Water Horse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 1,192 ratings.
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The Water Horse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Water Horse online?
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The Water Horse (2007) is available to stream on fuboTV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 The Water Horse?
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The main cast of The Water Horse (2007) includes Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, David Morrissey and Priyanka Xi. The film was directed by Jay Russell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Water Horse released?
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The Water Horse was released on December 25, 2007 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Water Horse worth watching?
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The Water Horse (2007) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,192 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, adventure and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Water Horse?
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Yes. The official The Water Horse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.