The Hippopotamus (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, The Hippopotamus is a comedy film directed by John Jencks, running about 86 minutes. “A beast of a comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.
Who’s in it. The Hippopotamus stars Roger Allam as Ted Wallace, Matthew Modine as Michael Logan, Tim McInnerny as Oliver Mills and Emily Berrington as Jane Swann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Hippopotamus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hippopotamus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hippopotamus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hippopotamus (2017)?
- In US, The Hippopotamus is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hippopotamus worth watching?
- The Hippopotamus holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hippopotamus?
- The Hippopotamus stars Roger Allam, Matthew Modine, Tim McInnerny, Emily Berrington and Fiona Shaw.
- When was The Hippopotamus released?
- The Hippopotamus was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.