Magic in the Water (1995)

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

AdventureFantasyDramaFamily

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.

Release Date: August 30, 1995
Runtime: 1h 38m
Rating: 5.3/10 (38 votes)

Director: Rick Stevenson

Cast: Mark Harmon, Joshua Jackson, Harley Jane Kozak, Sarah Wayne, Willie Nark-Orn, Frank Salsedo, Morris Panych, Ben Cardinal

Production: TriStar Pictures, Pacific Motion Pictures, Triumph Films

lake vacation creature radio psychologist

Full Cast (19 people)

Mark Harmon as Jack Black
Joshua Jackson as Joshua Black
Harley Jane Kozak as Dr. Wanda Bell
Sarah Wayne as Ashley Black
Willie Nark-Orn as Hiro
Frank Salsedo as Uncle Kpper
Morris Panych as Mack Miller
Ben Cardinal as Joe Pickled Trout
Adrien Dorval as Wright Hardy
Mark Acheson as Lefty Hardy
Anthony Towe as Taka
John Procaccino as Frank
Tom Cavanagh as Simon, Patient #1
Garrett Bennett as Christian, Patient #2
Brian T. Finney as Bug-Eyes, Patient #3
David Rasche as Phillip, Patient #4
Tamsin Kelsey as Sheriff Stevenson
Will Sasso as Shy Young Orderly
Teryl Rothery as Beth

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Magic in the Water

Magic in the Water

Magic in the Water

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

Magic in the Water

Magic in the Water

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

98 min

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.

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

98 min

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.

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Original LanguageEnglish

Release Date8/30/1995

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Pacific Motion Pictures

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Cast

Mark Harmon

as Jack Black

Joshua Jackson

as Joshua Black

Harley Jane Kozak

as Dr. Wanda Bell

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Sarah Wayne

as Ashley Black

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Willie Nark-Orn

as Hiro

Frank Salsedo

as Uncle Kpper

Morris Panych

as Mack Miller

Ben Cardinal

as Joe Pickled Trout

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magic in the Water 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 …

How long is Magic in the Water?▾

1h 38m

When was Magic in the Water released?▾

August 30, 1995

Who directed Magic in the Water?▾

Rick Stevenson

Who stars in Magic in the Water?▾

Mark Harmon, Joshua Jackson, Harley Jane Kozak

What genre is Magic in the Water?▾

Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Family

What is Magic in the Water rated?▾

PG