Nadia and the Hippos (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Nadia and the Hippos is a drama film directed by Dominique Cabrera, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Single mother Nadia is surviving on welfare while transport strikes are paralyzing France in December 1995. While watching the news, she recognizes the father of her child among the strikers and decides to go and search for him. But she has nowhere to go. The film, shot almost entirely at night, carries documentary qualities, part of which is due to the appearances of actual railroad workers in several group scenes.
Who’s in it. Nadia and the Hippos stars Ariane Ascaride as Nadia, Marilyne Canto as Claire, Thierry Frémont as Serge and Philippe Fretun as Jean-Paul.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Nadia and the Hippos 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 Nadia and the Hippos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nadia and the Hippos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nadia and the Hippos (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nadia and the Hippos change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nadia and the Hippos worth watching?
- Nadia and the Hippos holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nadia and the Hippos?
- Nadia and the Hippos stars Ariane Ascaride, Marilyne Canto, Thierry Frémont and Philippe Fretun.
- When was Nadia and the Hippos released?
- Nadia and the Hippos was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.