Water Child (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, Water Child is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Ménard, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A 12-year-old girl finds herself stranded on a lonely Caribbean island with a 20-year old retarded man in this sensitively rendered Canadian drama from Quebec. Emile and Cedrine are first seen during their rescue in which both are nearly in a coma. Their story of how they got there and survived is told via flashback. The two were the only survivors of a plane crash and at first Cedrine is terrified of Emile, thinking he might lose control and rape her. Fortunately, Emile is gentle and the two become friends, playmates, and eventually lovers in scenes that exploit neither character.
Who’s in it. Water Child stars David La Haye as Emile, Marie-France Monette, Danielle Proulx as Pauline and Monique Spaziani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Water Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Water Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Water Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Water Child (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Water Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Water Child worth watching?
- Water Child holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Water Child?
- Water Child stars David La Haye, Marie-France Monette, Danielle Proulx, Monique Spaziani and Gilbert Sicotte.
- When was Water Child released?
- Water Child was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.