Movie Description

The Water Babies

(1978)

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Water Babies

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1978-06-23

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 32m

Genres

  • Family
  • Fantasy
  • Animation
  • Adventure
  • Music