The Water Babies

Name: The Water Babies
Released: 1978-06-23
Rating: 6.25

6.3/10 (16)

·1978· 92 min

Family Fantasy Animation Adventure Music

Director: Lionel Jeffries

"Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!"

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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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)

In brief

The Water Babies (1978) is a family, fantasy, animation film. With an average rating of 6.3/10 from 16 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 32min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Water Babies?

The Water Babies runs 92 minutes (1h 32min).

What rating does The Water Babies have?

The Water Babies has an average rating of 6.3/10 based on 16 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Water Babies from?

The Water Babies was released in 1978.