Magic in the Water (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1995, Magic in the Water is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Rick Stevenson, running about 98 minutes. “In a small town, on a peaceful lake, a mythical creature is about to surface.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Radio psychologist Jack Black takes his children Joshua and Ashley on a 'vacation' to a lake in British Columbia. While he grinds away at work the children discover that the famous local lake monster "Orky" may not be just a gimmick to attract tourists after all. In fact, Orky may enable them to get closer to their workaholic dad, and help stop local polluters who are dumping toxic waste.
Who’s in it. Magic in the Water stars Mark Harmon as Jack Black, Joshua Jackson as Joshua Black, Harley Jane Kozak as Dr. Wanda Bell and Sarah Wayne as Ashley Black, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Magic in the Water has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Magic in the Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magic in the Water 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 Magic in the Water (1995)?
- In US, Magic in the Water is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Magic in the Water worth watching?
- Magic in the Water holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magic in the Water?
- Magic in the Water stars Mark Harmon, Joshua Jackson, Harley Jane Kozak, Sarah Wayne and Frank Salsedo.
- When was Magic in the Water released?
- Magic in the Water was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.