The Hippopotamus
“A beast of a comedy.”
Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | FlixFling, Hoopla, Tubi TV, Filmzie | Google Play Movies, FlixFling, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Hippopotamus
The Hippopotamus is a 2017 English-language comedy film directed by John Jencks. The cast is led by Roger Allam, Matthew Modine, Tim McInnerny. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling, Hoopla, Darkroom.
The Hippopotamus was produced by Electric Shadow Company and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 8, 2017, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Jencks
- Writers
- Blanche McIntyre, Tom Hodgson
- Release date
- March 8, 2017
- OTT release
- August 1, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Electric Shadow Company
The Hippopotamus cast & crew
The Hippopotamus was directed by John Jencks and written by Blanche McIntyre and Tom Hodgson.
The cast features Roger Allam as Ted Wallace, Matthew Modine as Michael Logan, Tim McInnerny as Oliver Mills, Emily Berrington as Jane Swann, Fiona Shaw as Anne Logan, and Geraldine Somerville as Rebecca Logan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Samuel Karl Bohn, cinematography is by Angus Hudson, and it was produced by Jay Taylor and Alexa Seligman.
Is The Hippopotamus worth watching?
The Hippopotamus holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 119 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Hippopotamus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hippopotamus
In United States, you can stream The Hippopotamus on FlixFling, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 1, 2017.
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Cast of The Hippopotamus
Roger Allam
Ted Wallace
Matthew Modine
Michael Logan
Tim McInnerny
Oliver Mills
Emily Berrington
Jane Swann
Fiona Shaw
Anne Logan
Geraldine Somerville
Rebecca Logan
Tommy Knight
David Logan
John Standing
Podmore
Sebastian Croft
Young David Logan
Daniel Eghan
News reporter
Benedict Taylor
Chauffeur
Richard Glover
Nigel Ogden
The Hippopotamus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hippopotamus in United States?
The Hippopotamus is streaming on FlixFling, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Hippopotamus on FlixFling?
Yes — The Hippopotamus is currently available on FlixFling in United States.
▸What language is The Hippopotamus in?
The Hippopotamus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hippopotamus?
The Hippopotamus runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is The Hippopotamus rated?
The Hippopotamus is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 119 ratings.
▸When did The Hippopotamus release on OTT?
The Hippopotamus became available digitally on August 1, 2017.
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