The Water Babies (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1978, The Water Babies is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Lionel Jeffries, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. This children's fantasy tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel.
Who’s in it. The Water Babies stars James Mason as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark, Bernard Cribbins as Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel, Billie Whitelaw as Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper' and Tommy Pender as Tom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Water Babies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Water Babies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Water Babies tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Water Babies (1978)?
- In GB, The Water Babies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Water Babies worth watching?
- The Water Babies holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Water Babies?
- The Water Babies stars James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Tommy Pender and Samantha Gates.