Where to watch The Water Babies (1978) in the UK
The Water Babies (1978) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!
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.
Watch the trailer
The Water Babies 1978 Trailer
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
Updated daily from The Movie Database. Outbound links open the provider directly.
Last verified: — sourced from The Movie Database. Machine-readable: Markdown · JSON.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Water Babies.
-
James MasonMr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark -
Bernard CribbinsMr. Masterman / Voice of Eel -
Billie WhitelawMrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper' -
Tommy PenderTom -
Samantha GatesElly -
Joan GreenwoodLady Harriet -
David TomlinsonSir John / Voice of Polar Bear -
Jon PertweeSalmon
More animation & family on UK streaming
Browse other titles in the same genres, refreshed daily.
Browse by streaming service (UK)
See what else is on each service right now.
The Water Babies — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Water Babies for free in the UK?
The Water Babies (1978) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The Water Babies?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Water Babies?
Yes. The Water Babies can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Water Babies on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Water Babies is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.
Looking for something else?
ScreenSearch indexes over a million films and TV shows. Type any title to instantly find where it's streaming in the UK.
Search any title