Hippies (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 1999, Hippies is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Hippies is a 1999 BBC Two comedy miniseries created by Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews, and written by Mathews. The six-episode series stars Simon Pegg, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Sally Phillips, and Darren Boyd as four wannabe hippies in 1969 swinging London, who run a counterculture magazine and strive to be as trendy as society will allow... even if they fail at every turn.
Who’s in it. Hippies stars Simon Pegg as Ray Purbbs, Julian Rhind-Tutt as Alex Picton-Dinch, Sally Phillips as Jill Sprint and Darren Boyd as Hugo Yemp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Hippies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hippies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hippies tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hippies (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hippies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hippies worth watching?
- Hippies holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hippies?
- Hippies stars Simon Pegg, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Sally Phillips, Darren Boyd and John Benfield.
- When was Hippies released?
- Hippies was released in 1999.