The Water Babies

The Water Babies

Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!

6.3 /10 16 votes
June 23, 1978 1h 32m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Lionel Jeffries
Writers Michael Robson, Charles Kingsley
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

James Mason

James Mason

Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark

Bernard Cribbins

Bernard Cribbins

Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel

Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

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

Tommy Pender

Tommy Pender

Tom

Samantha Gates

Samantha Gates

Elly

Joan Greenwood

Joan Greenwood

Lady Harriet

David Tomlinson

David Tomlinson

Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

Salmon

David Jason

David Jason

(voice)

Una Stubbs

Una Stubbs

(voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Water Babies was released on June 23, 1978.

The runtime of The Water Babies is 1h 32m.

The Water Babies is a Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Music movie.

The Water Babies has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Water Babies is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Water Babies was directed by Lionel Jeffries.

The main cast of The Water Babies includes James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw.

The Water Babies is originally in English.