The Water Horse

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nuala_Ní_Dhomhnaill
gptkb:Emily_Watson
gptkb:Karl_Urban
gptkb:Frank_Marshall
gptkb:James_Newton_Howard
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
film adaptation.
gptkbp:author gptkb:Dick_King-Smith
gptkbp:awards Children's Book Award
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:The_Water_Horse:_Legend_of_the_Deep
gptkbp:box_office $38.5 million
gptkbp:budget $30 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Captain_Mac_Morrow
gptkb:the_Water_Horse
gptkb:Nessie
gptkb:Dad
gptkb:musical_group
Old Man
Mum
Mr. Mc Gowan
Angus Mac Morrow
gptkbp:character_arc Angus learns responsibility.
gptkbp:character_development Angus grows through his experiences.
gptkbp:character_relationships Angus and his family.
Angus and his friends.
Angus and the water horse.
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Philippe_Rousselot
gptkbp:conflict Boy vs. nature
Boy vs. society
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced children's literature.
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Jay_Russell
gptkbp:director gptkb:Jay_Russell
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Michael_Mc_Cusker
gptkbp:fauna water horse
gptkbp:features a mythical creature
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Loch_Ness
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
gptkb:amusement_park
gptkb:book
gptkb:family
gptkbp:historical_context set during a time of conflict.
gptkbp:home_media_release April 1, 2008
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Water Horse
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:David_Parkins
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Loch_Ness_Monster
gptkb:mythological_figure
Scottish culture.
gptkbp:influences inspired by the Loch Ness Monster.
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Angus seeks acceptance.
Angus seeks adventure.
Angus seeks friendship.
Angus seeks to protect.
Angus seeks understanding.
family seeks safety.
society seeks control.
water horse seeks companionship.
water horse seeks freedom.
gptkbp:isbn 978-0440416790
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:literary_devices foreshadowing.
imagery.
metaphor.
symbolism.
personification.
gptkbp:main_character Angus Mac Morrow
gptkbp:motif gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:item
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:James_Newton_Howard
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
omniscient
gptkbp:page_count 192
gptkbp:plot A boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into a water horse.
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:premiere_date December 4, 2007
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Walt_Disney_Pictures
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkb:Walden_Media
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1990
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Puffin_Books
gptkbp:rating gptkb:PG
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2007
gptkbp:released December 25, 2007
gptkbp:runtime 112 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Robert_Nelson_Jacobs
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:The_Water_Horse:_Legend_of_the_Deep
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Scotland
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:The_Water_Horse:_Original_Motion_Picture_Soundtrack
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Emily_Watson
gptkb:Alex_Etel
gptkb:David_Morrissey
gptkb:Brian_Cox
gptkb:Ben_Chaplin
gptkbp:symbolism water horse symbolizes imagination.
gptkbp:target_audience gptkb:Person
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Community_Center
courage
imagination
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Robert_Nelson_Jacobs