Hippopotamus (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2017, Hippopotamus is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Edward A Palmer, running about 77 minutes. “Seeing is Deceiving” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ruby wakes from a bad dream to find herself in a real life nightmare. She's trapped in a basement, her legs are broken and she can't remember who she is or how she got there. Her kidnapper, Tom, tells her she will remain captive until she falls in love with him. Ruby is focused on trying to escape until Tom starts helping her to remember her past and she begins to question everything.
Who’s in it. Hippopotamus stars Ingvild Deila as Ruby Ann Wattz, Stuart Mortimer as Tom Allcroft and Tom Lincoln as Nick.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hippopotamus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hippopotamus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hippopotamus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hippopotamus (2017)?
- In US, Hippopotamus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hippopotamus worth watching?
- Hippopotamus holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hippopotamus?
- Hippopotamus stars Ingvild Deila, Stuart Mortimer and Tom Lincoln.
- When was Hippopotamus released?
- Hippopotamus was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.