The Hippopotamus
“A beast of a comedy.”
Synopsis
Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Hippopotamus Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-12
Top Cast
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Roger Allam
Ted Wallace
Matthew Modine
Michael Logan
Tim McInnerny
Oliver Mills
Emily Berrington
Jane Swann
Fiona Shaw
Anne Logan
Geraldine Somerville
Rebecca Logan
Tommy Knight
David Logan
John Standing
Podmore
Sebastian Croft
Young David Logan
Daniel Eghan
News reporter
Benedict Taylor
Chauffeur
Richard Glover
Nigel Ogden
Russell Tovey
Rupert Keynes
Dean Ridge
Simon Logan
Deborah Rock
Mourner
Paul Bown
Roddy
Thaila Zucchi
Mrs. Vance the Cook
Scott Chambers
Roman Wallace
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 109 DaysPalm Springs International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 14, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 5, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Jencks
- Screenplay & Story
- Blanche McIntyre, Stephen Fry, Tom Hodgson
- Original Score
- Samuel Karl Bohn
- Original Title
- The Hippopotamus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Electric Shadow Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Jencks
Blanche McIntyre, Stephen Fry, Tom Hodgson
Samuel Karl Bohn
Angus Hudson
Robin Hill, John Richards
Alexa Seligman, Jay Taylor, Hal Brotherton-Ratcliffe, Steve Clark-Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Blanche McIntyre
Writer
John Jencks
Director
Angus Hudson
Director of Photography
Tom Hodgson
Writer
Samuel Karl Bohn
Original Music Composer
Robin Hill
Editor
Stéphane Collonge
Production Design
Annie Hardinge
Costume Design
Alexa Seligman
Producer
John Richards
Editor
Jay Taylor
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Sexual Content • Not Recommended For Young Children
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hippopotamus
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What is The Hippopotamus about?
Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.
Who directed The Hippopotamus?
The Hippopotamus was directed by John Jencks.
Who stars in The Hippopotamus?
The principal cast of The Hippopotamus includes Roger Allam, Matthew Modine, Tim McInnerny, Emily Berrington, Fiona Shaw.
When was The Hippopotamus released and how long is it?
The Hippopotamus was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hippopotamus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hippopotamus was composed by Samuel Karl Bohn.
Is The Hippopotamus based on a book or true story?
The Hippopotamus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen Fry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hippopotamus?
The Hippopotamus holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).