Quick facts
- Released
- June 23, 1978
- Runtime
- 92 min
- IMDb
- tt0078477
- Country
- United Kingdom, Poland
- Language
- English
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Water Babies about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Water Babies?
- The Water Babies was directed by Lionel Jeffries.
- Who stars in The Water Babies?
- The Water Babies stars James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Tommy Pender.
- When was The Water Babies released?
- The Water Babies is a 1978 family, fantasy, animation, adventure, music film.
- Where can I watch The Water Babies?
- You can watch The Water Babies with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.