Back

Feature film — 1969

Ring of Bright Water (1969)

5.81h 47mDrama — Family

Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.

Watch now

The note

Stay for the details.

A high-signal pick with 25 votes.

The Rank Organisation / Palomar Pictures International / Brightwater Film Production

Community reviews

What viewers are saying

Sign in to leave a review for everyone to see. Reviews are tied to your account so the community can trust what's shared.

Loading reviews…

Director: Jack Couffer

On screen

Cast & crew

Bill Travers as Graham Merrill

Bill Travers

Graham Merrill

Virginia McKenna as Mary MacKenzie

Virginia McKenna

Mary MacKenzie

Peter Jeffrey as Colin Wilcox

Peter Jeffrey

Colin Wilcox

Jameson Clark as Storekeeper

Jameson Clark

Storekeeper

Helena Gloag as Mrs. Flora Elrich

Helena Gloag

Mrs. Flora Elrich

Willie Joss as Lighthouse keeper

Willie Joss

Lighthouse keeper

Roddy McMillan as Bus driver

Roddy McMillan

Bus driver

Jean Taylor Smith as Mrs. Sarah Chambers

Jean Taylor Smith

Mrs. Sarah Chambers

Christopher Benjamin as Fishmonger

Christopher Benjamin

Fishmonger

K

Kevin Collins

Fisherman

Archie Duncan as Road mender

Archie Duncan

Road mender

June Ellis as Barmaid

June Ellis

Barmaid

Similar titles

More like this