The Water Horse
PG

The Water Horse

How do you keep a secret this big?

2007 • 112 min • Family · Adventure · Fantasy

Synopsis

A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.

Our family guide

Best from age 7
65
Movie Knight Score
1168 reviews
  • 65 Audience · 1168 · 100%

During WWII in Scotland, a lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into a mythical sea creature. He tries to keep his new friend, Crusoe, a secret, but the creature grows quickly, leading to adventures and difficult choices. It’s a touching tale of friendship, wonder, and the challenges of protecting a hidden wonder.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
4/10

Heads up

  • Some moments of peril for the creature
  • Brief wartime elements
  • Emotional moments of separation

What it models well

  • Friendship and loyalty
  • Protecting nature
  • Courage and responsibility
  • Overcoming loneliness

Talk about it after

  • Caring for an unusual pet
  • The importance of secrets versus honesty
  • Dealing with loss and loneliness
  • The mystery of unknown creatures

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Top billed cast

Director: Jay Russell • Crew: Robert Nelson Jacobs

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Details

TMDB audience
6.5/10 (1,168)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$40,000,000
Box office
$103,967,384

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