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Magic in the Water

PG19951h 38mRick Stevenson
IMDb 5.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 21%

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"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.

AdventureFantasyDramaFamily
LakeVacationCreatureRadio Psychologist

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What is Magic in the Water (1995) about?

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.

Who stars in Magic in the Water?

Magic in the Water stars Mark Harmon (Jack Black), Joshua Jackson (Joshua Black), Harley Jane Kozak (Dr. Wanda Bell), Sarah Wayne (Ashley Black), Willie Nark-Orn (Hiro). The film was directed by Rick Stevenson.

How long is Magic in the Water?

Magic in the Water has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated PG.

Is Magic in the Water worth watching?

Magic in the Water holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 21. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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