The Water Horse
“How do you keep a secret this big?”
Synopsis
A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE WATER HORSE TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-22
Top Cast
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Alex Etel
Angus MacMorrow
Emily Watson
Anne MacMorrow
Ben Chaplin
Lewis Mowbray
David Morrissey
Captain Thomas Hamilton
Priyanka Xi
Kirstie MacMorrow
Craig Hall
Charlie MacMorrow
Brian Cox
Old Angus
Erroll Shand
Lt. Wormsley
Joel Tobeck
Sgnt. Walker
Bruce Allpress
Jock McGowan
Geraldine Brophy
Gracie
Eddie Campbell
Hughie
Peter Corrigan
Jimmy's Buddy #1
Carl Dixon
Gunner Corbin
Nathan Christopher Haase
Male Tourist
Ian Harcourt
Jimmy McGarry
Rex Hurst
Jimmy's Buddy #2
Megan Katherine
Female Tourist
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 25, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$104M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.6x
+$64M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Nelson Jacobs
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- The Water Horse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $104M
- Production Studios
- Revolution Studios, Walden Media, Beacon Pictures, Ecosse Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Russell
Robert Nelson Jacobs, Dick King-Smith
James Newton Howard
Oliver Stapleton
Mark Warner
Robert Bernstein, Charlie Lyons, Barrie M. Osborne, Douglas Rae, Charles Newirth
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Russell
Director
Robert Nelson Jacobs
Screenplay
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Mark Warner
Editor
Tony Burrough
Production Design
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Augie Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Erik Winquist
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Bernstein
Producer
Charlie Lyons
Producer
Barrie M. Osborne
Producer
Douglas Rae
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Water Horse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Water Horse about?
A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.
Who directed The Water Horse?
The Water Horse was directed by Jay Russell.
Who stars in The Water Horse?
The principal cast of The Water Horse includes Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, David Morrissey, Priyanka Xi.
When was The Water Horse released and how long is it?
The Water Horse was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Water Horse?
The Water Horse had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $104M at the worldwide box office (2.6 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Water Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Water Horse was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is The Water Horse based on a book or true story?
The Water Horse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dick King-Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Water Horse?
The Water Horse holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).