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2007 · Movie · 1h 52m · PG

The Water Horse

CriticsCritics: 73
AudienceAudience: 6.5

During World War II in Scotland, a lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into a legendary sea creature. As the creature grows, he tries to keep it hidden while forming a bond with it amid the tensions surrounding his family and the soldiers stationed nearby.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like gentle fantasy adventures about friendship, family, and legendary creatures, especially with younger viewers; Not for you if you want a fast-paced story or something free of tense, sometimes frightening moments.

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Cast

Emily WatsonAlex EtelBen ChaplinDavid MorrisseyPriyanka XiCraig HallBrian CoxErroll Shand

Director

Jay Russell

If tonight is a The Water Horse night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.