# The Water Horse (2007)

> A curious Scottish boy’s discovery of a magical lake creature becomes an affectionate wartime adventure about loyalty, wonder, and growing up.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/37012

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Family, Adventure, Fantasy
- Director: Jay Russell
- Cast: Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, David Morrissey, Priyanka Xi, Craig Hall, Brian Cox, Erroll Shand
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0760329/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, warm, witty, family movie night, holiday viewing

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