Loch Ness (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1996, Loch Ness is a drama and family film directed by John Henderson, running about 101 minutes. “for 1500 years one legend remains undiscovered undisturbed until now LOCH NESS.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Dempsey, an American scientist, is sent to Scotland to disprove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. He is shocked when Laura, an inn-keeper, introduces him to a small family of Nessie-dinosaurs.
Who’s in it. Loch Ness stars Ted Danson as Dr. Dempsey, Joely Richardson as Laura, Ian Holm as Water Bailiff and Kirsty Graham as Isabel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Loch Ness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loch Ness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loch Ness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loch Ness (1996)?
- In US, Loch Ness is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Loch Ness worth watching?
- Loch Ness holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Loch Ness?
- Loch Ness stars Ted Danson, Joely Richardson, Ian Holm, Kirsty Graham and James Frain.
- When was Loch Ness released?
- Loch Ness was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.
