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The Water Horse

6.520071h 52mPGMovieFamilyAdventureFantasy

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

DirectorJay Russell
WriterRobert Nelson Jacobs
ProducersRobert Bernstein·Charlie Lyons

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jay Russell

AEAlex Etel
Alex Etel
Angus MacMorrow
EWEmily Watson
Emily Watson
Anne MacMorrow
BCBen Chaplin
Ben Chaplin
Lewis Mowbray
DMDavid Morrissey
David Morrissey
Captain Thomas Hamilton
PXPriyanka Xi
Priyanka Xi
Kirstie MacMorrow
CHCraig Hall
Craig Hall
Charlie MacMorrow
BCBrian Cox
Brian Cox
Old Angus
ESErroll Shand
Erroll Shand
Lt. Wormsley
JTJoel Tobeck
Joel Tobeck
Sgnt. Walker
BABruce Allpress
Bruce Allpress
Jock McGowan
GBGeraldine Brophy
Geraldine Brophy
Gracie
EC
Eddie Campbell
Hughie

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The Water Horse — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Water Horse?

The Water Horse isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Water Horse on Netflix?

No, The Water Horse is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is The Water Horse on Amazon Prime Video?

The Water Horse isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Water Horse for free?

The Water Horse isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.