The Water Babies
1978, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Lionel JeffriesDirector
- James MasonMr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
- Bernard CribbinsMr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
- Billie WhitelawMrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
- Tommy PenderTom
- Samantha GatesElly
- Joan GreenwoodLady Harriet
- David TomlinsonSir John / Voice of Polar Bear
- Jon PertweeSalmon
- David Jason(voice)
- Una Stubbs(voice)
Details
- Released
- 23 June 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom, Poland
- Written by
- Michael Robson
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The Water Babies runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Which OTT platform is The Water Babies on?
The Water Babies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 June 1978. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Water Babies?
If you liked The Water Babies, try The Sea Beast, The Pagemaster, Barbie: Dolphin Magic.
Who directed The Water Babies?
The Water Babies (1978) was directed by Lionel Jeffries and stars James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw.