The Water Babies

The Water Babies

Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!

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Release Date

6/23/1978

Runtime

92 mins

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A dreamy journey through Victorian despair into an enchanted underwater realm, blending live-action cruelty with animated wonder. Tom's transformation is a child's escape fantasy made magical and strange.

Mood

WhimsicalWistfulHopeful

Themes

Coming of ageRedemptionFreedomJustice

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Meditative

Look

High-contrast2D animationPainterly

Structure

Linear

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