The Water Horse (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, The Water Horse is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Jay Russell, running about 112 minutes. “How Do You Keep A Secret This Big?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.
Who’s in it. The Water Horse stars Alexander Nathan Etel as Angus MacMorrow, Emily Watson as Anne MacMorrow, Ben Chaplin as Lewis Mowbray and David Morrissey as Captain Thomas Hamilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Water Horse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $104M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Water Horse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Water Horse 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 Horse (2007)?
- In US, The Water Horse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Water Horse worth watching?
- The Water Horse holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Water Horse?
- The Water Horse stars Alexander Nathan Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, David Morrissey and Priyanka Xi.
- When was The Water Horse released?
- The Water Horse was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.