The Water Babies

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

Jun 15 1979 G 1h 32m
Adventure, Animation, Family

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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Plot

This story is about a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel. Before he can return to the surface and clear his name, however, he must help the Water Babies leave their enclosed lake and reach the free waters of the ocean.

Written by

Michael Robson, Charles Kingsley, Lionel Jeffries

Directed by

Lionel Jeffries, Miroslaw Kijowicz

Cast

James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, Poland

Languages

Deutsch, Español, English

Awards

1 win

Trailers
The Water Babies 1978 Trailer
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# of Votes
1,532
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA