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The Secret of Loch Ness (2008): Cast & Box Office

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The Secret of Loch Ness is a 2008 family fantasy film directed by Michael Rowitz, starring Hans-Werner Meyer as Eric Winter, Karl Merkatz and Thomas Fritsch. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $7.2 million worldwide.

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The Secret of Loch Ness (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Michael Rowitz
Genres
Family , Fantasy , Adventure
Original language
German
Studio
Sat.1
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret of Loch Ness About?

The premise of The Secret of Loch Ness without spoilers.

Tim, an 11‑year‑old fascinated by explorers, myths, dinosaurs and legends, discovers an online photograph of a Scottish explorer who is the spitting image of his deceased father. Determined, he secretly travels to Inverness on the shores of Loch Ness, where the adventure that unfolds surpasses even Tintin’s wildest dreams.

The Secret of Loch Ness Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • young boy
  • scotland
  • loch ness
  • mother
  • father
  • taxi
  • grandpa
  • love
  • scuba diving
  • sea monster
  • tooth
  • son
+20 more
  • cryptozoologist
  • oceanographer
  • underwater scene
  • treasure
  • dragon
  • england
  • airport
  • attack
  • boat
  • cryptozoology
  • lake
  • legend
  • 2000s
  • cgi
  • child's point of view
  • part live action
  • father son relationship
  • family relationships
  • adventurer
  • part animated
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Cast & crew

The Secret of Loch Ness Cast & Characters

Hans-Werner Meyer leads the cast as Eric Winter, with Karl Merkatz as Opa Bender and Thomas Fritsch as Merlin. Directed by Michael Rowitz; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Secret of Loch Ness

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From the director

More from Michael Rowitz

More films directed by Michael Rowitz: Nichts für Feiglinge and The Secret of Loch Ness II.

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Box office

The Secret of Loch Ness Box Office

The Secret of Loch Ness grossed $7.2 million worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.2M

International
$7.2M
Details

The Secret of Loch Ness Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Le secret du Loch Ness” and “Il magico tesoro di Loch Ness”.

Also known as
  • Le secret du Loch Ness
  • Il magico tesoro di Loch Ness
  • El secreto del Lago Ness
  • Tajemství jezera Loch Ness
  • 尼斯湖水怪传说
  • O Segredo do Lago Ness

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FAQ

The Secret of Loch Ness FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Secret of Loch Ness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret of Loch Ness?

The Secret of Loch Ness runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Secret of Loch Ness released?

The Secret of Loch Ness was released on February 5, 2008.

Who directed The Secret of Loch Ness?

The Secret of Loch Ness was directed by Michael Rowitz.

More films by Michael Rowitz

Who is in the cast of The Secret of Loch Ness?

The Secret of Loch Ness stars Hans-Werner Meyer as Eric Winter, Karl Merkatz as Opa Bender and Thomas Fritsch as Merlin, among 20 credited actors.

How much did The Secret of Loch Ness make at the box office?

The Secret of Loch Ness grossed $7.2 million worldwide.

Does The Secret of Loch Ness have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret of Loch Ness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Secret of Loch Ness in?

The original language of The Secret of Loch Ness is German.

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