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Magic in the Water

1995Movie1 h 38 minPG

38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes21%58%

A heartwarming, wondrous adventure movie about family and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

In a small town, on a peaceful lake, a mythical creature is about to surface.

Radio psychologist Jack Black takes his children Joshua and Ashley on a 'vacation' to a lake in British Columbia. While he grinds away at work the children discover that the famous local lake monster "Orky" may not be just a gimmick to attract tourists after all. In fact, Orky may enable them to get closer to their workaholic dad, and help stop local polluters who are dumping toxic waste.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Drama
  • Magical Realism for Kids
  • Environmental Allegory
  • Father-Child Bonding
  • Lake Monster Folklore
  • Wholesome Adventure
  • Emotional Healing
  • 90s Nostalgia
  • Serene Natural Beauty

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Rick Stevenson
Written by
Rick Stevenson, Icel Dobell Massey, Ninian Dunet
Produced by
Matthew O'Connor, William Stevenson
Music by
David Schwartz

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Facts

August 30, 1995 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
August 30, 1995
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

Foreshadowing, Vertigo Effect, Voluntary Shapeshifting +9

  • Foreshadowing
  • Vertigo Effect
  • Voluntary Shapeshifting
  • Little Stowaway
  • Stock Ness Monster
  • "Begone" Bribe
  • Digging to China
  • Disney Death
  • Married to the Job
  • Not Now, Kiddo
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • That Was Not a Dream

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Magic in the Water?"

Questions about Magic in the Water

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Magic in the Water?

fuboTVThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Magic in the Water streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Magic in the Water worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 21%). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is Magic in the Water okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Magic in the Water?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Magic in the Water use?

ForeshadowingVertigo EffectVoluntary ShapeshiftingLittle StowawayStock Ness Monster"Begone" BribeDigging to ChinaDisney DeathMarried to the JobNot Now, KiddoTrademark Favorite FoodThat Was Not a Dreamand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Foreshadowing, Vertigo Effect, and Voluntary Shapeshifting.