Where can I watch Hugo the Hippo (1975)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hugo the Hippo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Hugo the Hippo worth watching?

Hugo the Hippo holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Hugo the Hippo?

Hugo the Hippo stars Burl Ives, Robert Morley, Paul Lynde, Jesse Emmett and Ronnie Cox.

When was Hugo the Hippo released?

Hugo the Hippo was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.

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Hugo the Hippo (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1975, Hugo the Hippo is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Bill Feigenbaum, running about 91 minutes. “Color, creatures, music, sound like you've never seen or heard before. It's the wildest trip ever animated. It's a treat for the whole family. It's… PHANTASMAGORICAL!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Sultan of Zanzibar has a harbor infested with sharks, which makes it impossible for ships to trade with him. In an attempt to fix the problem, he brings twelve hippos into the harbor to keep the sharks away. His idea works well enough, but once the hippos are no longer a novelty and the people no longer feed them, they begin to starve. After the hungry hippos rampage through the city looking for food, Aban-Khan, the king's adviser, slaughters all the hippos except one, a little hippo named Hugo.

Who’s in it. Hugo the Hippo stars Burl Ives as Narrator - Vocalist (voice), Robert Morley as Sultan (voice), Paul Lynde as Aban-Khan (voice) and Jesse Emmett as Royal Magician (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Hugo the Hippo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hugo the Hippo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hugo the Hippo tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch Hugo the Hippo (1975)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hugo the Hippo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Hugo the Hippo worth watching?: Hugo the Hippo holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hugo the Hippo?: Hugo the Hippo stars Burl Ives, Robert Morley, Paul Lynde, Jesse Emmett and Ronnie Cox.
When was Hugo the Hippo released?: Hugo the Hippo was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.