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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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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 is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Water Horse on Netflix?

No, The Water Horse is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is The Water Horse on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Water Horse for free?

The Water Horse is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.