The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

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The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

PG

2007

1h 51m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

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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

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

Rated: C-

Jan 29, 2008

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

[A] disappointing mixed bag.

Jan 7, 2008

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Brian Tallerico

The Deadbolt

The Water Horse features an awkward combination of real-life drama and cutesy physical humor that never blends.

Dec 26, 2007

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

It is clearly one of 2007's family cinema highlights.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 26, 2020

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Megan Basham

WORLD

Though it does occasionally stumble into predictable territory, The Water Horse succeeds because it relies on story as much as spectacle.

Oct 12, 2018

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Dave White

Movies.com

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 4, 2011

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Zachary Jacob S

I just love this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/25

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Lawrence B

It's almost the most amazing movie ever...there are a few shortcomings. At times sentimental, but more often than not missing the feels to be truely beautiful art. I enjoyed it a lot though. I want a sequel.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/10/24

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Tamara K

A delightful film with a great message and a happy ending. What more could you ask for?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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Rachel

As an adult - loved it! The water horse itself was affable and so adorable. Wish there were more creature-oriented movies like this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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KB B

It was a pretty enjoyable movie with plenty of action. The kids would love it. It's worth the watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/24

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Chris M

A sweet if flawed look at the legendary Loch Ness Monster or Nessie for short. With some character issues and pacing issues. But the CGI is AMAZING. It does look cool and real. All and all, a cute very good family film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/12/23

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Anne MacMorrow

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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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