Bonobo (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2014, Bonobo is a comedy and drama film directed by Matthew Hammett Knott, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Judith, an uptight divorcee, is appalled when her daughter Lily quits law school to move into a commune of hippie-misfits who live according to the behavioural principles of the bonobo monkey, a species famous for its 'make love not war' philosophy.
Who’s in it. Bonobo stars James Norton as Ralph, Will Tudor as Toby, Tessa Peake-Jones as Judith and Eleanor Wyld as Lily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Bonobo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Bonobo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bonobo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bonobo (2014)?
- In US, Bonobo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel, and 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 Bonobo worth watching?
- Bonobo holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bonobo?
- Bonobo stars James Norton, Will Tudor, Tessa Peake-Jones, Eleanor Wyld and Orlando Seale.
- When was Bonobo released?
- Bonobo was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.