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2017•86 min•Comedy

The Hippopotamus

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Is The Hippopotamus worth watching? With a rating of 6.4/10, this Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Hippopotamus Synopsis

Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.

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Top Cast

Roger Allam
Roger AllamTed Wallace
Matthew Modine
Matthew ModineMichael Logan
Tim McInnerny
Tim McInnernyOliver Mills
Emily Berrington
Emily BerringtonJane Swann
Fiona Shaw
Fiona ShawAnne Logan
Geraldine Somerville
Geraldine SomervilleRebecca Logan
Tommy Knight
Tommy KnightDavid Logan
John Standing
John StandingPodmore
Sebastian Croft
Sebastian CroftYoung David Logan
Daniel Eghan
Daniel EghanNews reporter

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Is The Hippopotamus worth watching?

The Hippopotamus has received mixed reviews with a 6.4/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy movies.

Is The Hippopotamus hit or flop?

The Hippopotamus has received average ratings (6.4/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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The Hippopotamus is a Comedy movie that Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles....

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CrazypigladyFeb 7, 2023
★ 6

Not everyone loves these posh films. I often do but can usually decide in the first few minutes if I can belive it or not. By posh I mean, well … posh.. such as those based on a book by the quintessentially posh person, Stephen Fry, it follows the hilariously cynical protagonist as he’s overpaid into investigating ‘miracles’ happening in an historical home, performed (possibly) by his godson. The film, although dryly cynical explores our perception of magic and miracles and a desire to believe in something more magical than our daily lives. And who better to investigate it than someone who thinks its complete and utter bollocks.