The Water Babies

A gentle, whimsical blend of live action and cartoon undersea adventure, with songs and a storybook charm that feels like a cozy afternoon treat.

Directed by

Lionel Jeffries

Genres

Family, Fantasy, Animation

Starring

James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw

Tagline

Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!

Overview

Grimes, an amoral chimney sweep, occasionally likes to steal valuables from his clients. One day, on the verge of being caught, he frames his young apprentice, Tom, for the crime. Tom runs away and jumps into a river where, instead of drowning, he finds himself transformed into a mystical aquatic creature. Swimming and breathing effortlessly, he discovers a colorful underwater world replete with creatures both cruel and kind.

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