The animated film The Water Babies is based on The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby, a children's novel by the English Reverend Charles Kingsley [1819-1875]. First written in 1862-1863 as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine, it was published in its entirety in 1863. The novel was adapted for the film by Michael Robson and Lionel Jeffries.
Yes. Kinglsey's The Water Babies is not copyrighted. It has been made available for free downloading by Project Gutenberg.
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- How long is The Water Babies?1 hour and 34 minutes
- When was The Water Babies released?June 15, 1979
- What is the IMDb rating of The Water Babies?6 out of 10
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- What is the plot of The Water Babies?This children's fantasy tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel.
- What was the budget for The Water Babies?$2 million
- What is The Water Babies rated?G
- What genre is The Water Babies?Adventure, Animated, Family, Fantasy, and Musical
- How many awards has The Water Babies won?1 award
- How many awards has The Water Babies been nominated for?1 nomination
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