Hippo
Synopsis
Hippo, a peculiar adolescent, and his Hungarian step-sister Buttercup struggle to come of age in late 1990s America, under the roof of a mother who has been institutionalized at least once.
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HIPPO | Official Trailer | In Theatres November | 2024
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 161 DaysFantasia
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark H. Rapaport
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark H. Rapaport
- Original Score
- Kenny Kusiak
- Original Title
- Hippo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Rough House Pictures, Kinematics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark H. Rapaport
Mark H. Rapaport
Kenny Kusiak
William Babcock
Nik Voytas
Jody Hill, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Charmaine Kowalski, Mark H. Rapaport
Department Leadership Roster
Mark H. Rapaport
Director
William Babcock
Director of Photography
Nik Voytas
Editor
Mark H. Rapaport
Writer
Mark H. Rapaport
Producer
Kenny Kusiak
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hippo
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What is Hippo about?
Hippo, a peculiar adolescent, and his Hungarian step-sister Buttercup struggle to come of age in late 1990s America, under the roof of a mother who has been institutionalized at least once.
Who directed Hippo?
Hippo was directed by Mark H. Rapaport.
Who stars in Hippo?
The principal cast of Hippo includes Kimball Farley, Lilla Kizlinger, Eliza Roberts, Eric Roberts, Jesse Pimentel.
When was Hippo released and how long is it?
Hippo was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Hippo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hippo was composed by Kenny Kusiak.