Ring of Bright Water
1969, English. Directed by Jack Couffer.
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Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Jack CoufferDirector
- Bill TraversGraham Merrill
- Virginia McKennaMary MacKenzie
- Peter JeffreyColin Wilcox
- Jameson ClarkStorekeeper
- Helena GloagMrs. Flora Elrich
- Willie JossLighthouse keeper
- Roddy McMillanBus driver
- Jean Taylor SmithMrs. Sarah Chambers
- Christopher BenjaminFishmonger
- Kevin CollinsFisherman
- Archie DuncanRoad mender
- June EllisBarmaid
Details
- Released
- 18 June 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bill Travers, Jack Couffer
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What Ring of Bright Water is based on
Ring of Bright Water is based on Ring of Bright Water, a 1960 memoir or autobiography by Gavin Maxwell.
Memoir or autobiography · 1960
Ring of Bright Water
By Gavin Maxwell
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Ring of Bright Water runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Ring of Bright Water is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Ring of Bright Water isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 June 1969. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ring of Bright Water?
If you liked Ring of Bright Water, try Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Greyfriars Bobby, Where the Red Fern Grows.
Who directed Ring of Bright Water?
Ring of Bright Water (1969) was directed by Jack Couffer and stars Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Peter Jeffrey.
What is Ring of Bright Water based on?
Ring of Bright Water is based on Ring of Bright Water, a 1960 memoir or autobiography by Gavin Maxwell.