The Water Horse
2007, English. Directed by Jay Russell.
How do you keep a secret this big?
A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,196 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Water Horse
The Water Horse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jay RussellDirector
- Alex EtelAngus MacMorrow
- Emily WatsonAnne MacMorrow
- Ben ChaplinLewis Mowbray
- David MorrisseyCaptain Thomas Hamilton
- Priyanka XiKirstie MacMorrow
- Craig HallCharlie MacMorrow
- Brian CoxOld Angus
- Erroll ShandLt. Wormsley
- Joel TobeckSgnt. Walker
- Bruce AllpressJock McGowan
- Geraldine BrophyGracie
- Eddie CampbellHughie
Details
- Released
- 25 December 2007
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia
- Written by
- Robert Nelson Jacobs
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $104M
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What The Water Horse is based on
The Water Horse is adapted from a children's book.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Water Horse: quick answers
Is The Water Horse worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,196 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Water Horse?
The Water Horse runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Water Horse have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Water Horse. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Water Horse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Water Horse is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Water Horse on?
The Water Horse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Water Horse?
If you liked The Water Horse, try Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster, Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Legend of Ochi.
Who directed The Water Horse?
The Water Horse (2007) was directed by Jay Russell and stars Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin.
What is The Water Horse based on?
The Water Horse is adapted from a children's book.