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The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

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74% Tomatometer 87 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
On the shore of Loch Ness, Scotland, Angus (Alex Etel) finds an unusual egg. When it hatches, it releases an unexpected surprise: a water horse, the legendary creature from Scottish mythology. While the boy tries to keep its existence hidden from his mother (Emily Watson), he and his new pet, Crusoe, quickly become inseparable. But as the water horse grows larger, eventually becoming the fabled Loch Ness monster, Angus must protect his friend from those who would want to do it harm.
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Critics Consensus

The Water Horse is a fine family film. It takes a classic tale and infuses it with extra imagination, sly humor, heart, and inventive special effects.

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Amy Nicholson I.E. Weekly Jan 29, 2008
C-
The only reasons to stay awake are the nature porn shots of the Highlands impossibly green hills and gray skies, and a nimble bit performance by a bulldog named Churchill Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper Jan 7, 2008
[A] disappointing mixed bag. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico The Deadbolt Dec 26, 2007
The Water Horse features an awkward combination of real-life drama and cutesy physical humor that never blends. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 26, 2020
3.5/4.0
It is clearly one of 2007's family cinema highlights. Go to Full Review Megan Basham WORLD Oct 12, 2018
Though it does occasionally stumble into predictable territory, The Water Horse succeeds because it relies on story as much as spectacle. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alexandr P @RT51253083 May 1, 2026 BEST MOVIE IVE EVER WATCHED See more Nan B. @nancysworld Apr 28, 2026 This movie is an enchanted story. I like to believe! See more Bob V. @bvail Jan 21, 2026 Timeless tale. I loved this movie and will watch it again someday. See more Brian B @RT53690520 Jan 15, 2026 Just watching it again for the first time in years. The last time was on a 19 inch TV. See more Zachary Jacob S @RT29975639 Nov 17, 2025 I just love this movie. See more Tamara K @Tamarak Jul 14, 2024 A delightful film with a great message and a happy ending. What more could you ask for? See more Read all reviews
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Jay Russell

Director

Emily Watson

Anne MacMorrow

Alex Etel

Angus MacMorrow

Ben Chaplin

Lewis Mowbray

David Morrissey

Capt. Hamilton

Brian Cox

Old Angus

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Synopsis On the shore of Loch Ness, Scotland, Angus (Alex Etel) finds an unusual egg. When it hatches, it releases an unexpected surprise: a water horse, the legendary creature from Scottish mythology. While the boy tries to keep its existence hidden from his mother (Emily Watson), he and his new pet, Crusoe, quickly become inseparable. But as the water horse grows larger, eventually becoming the fabled Loch Ness monster, Angus must protect his friend from those who would want to do it harm.
Director
Jay Russell
Producer
Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae, Barrie M. Osborne, Charlie Lyons
Screenwriter
Robert Nelson Jacobs
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Ecosse Films, Walden Media, Revolution Studios, Beacon Pictures
Rating
PG (Mild Language|Brief Smoking|Some Action/Peril)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$40.4M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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