---
title: "Bonobo"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bonobo-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 308423
imdb_id: "tt2712990"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bonobo (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bonobo-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bonobo is a 2014 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Matthew Hammett Knott, starring Tessa Peake-Jones, Josie Lawrence, and James Norton. The film centers on middle-aged, uptight widow Judith, who is appalled and attempts to convince her daughter Lily to leave an alternative commune of hippie misfits living according to the behavioral principles of the bonobo monkey and return to university.

The film explores generational and ideological clashes as Judith confronts the make love not war philosophy of the commune. With a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes, it blends comedic and dramatic elements to examine the friction between traditional expectations and alternative lifestyles.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An uptight widow is appalled when her daughter joins a hippie commune."

### Why Watch
- It is a British comedy-drama film written and directed by Matthew Hammett Knott.
- The cast features Tessa Peake-Jones, Josie Lawrence, and James Norton.
- It explores the attempts of a middle-aged widow to convince her daughter to leave an alternative commune.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The available sources do not provide any explicit reasons why someone might skip it.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing are characteristic of a 2014 British comedy-drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #british-cinema, #comedy-drama, #hippie-commune, #family-conflict, #alternative-lifestyle, #mother-daughter

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Matthew Hammett Knott
- **Networks / Studios**: Fable Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Norton** as *Ralph*
- **Will Tudor** as *Toby*
- **Tessa Peake-Jones** as *Judith*
- **Eleanor Wyld** as *Lily*
- **Orlando Seale** as *Malcolm*
- **Josie Lawrence** as *Anita*
- **Carolyn Pickles** as *Celia*
- **Harriet Kemsley** as *Helen*
- **Milton Lopes** as *Peter*
- **Patricia Potter** as *Eva*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Bonobo (2014)?
The provided sources do not specify the current streaming platforms for the film.

### Q: Is Bonobo worth watching?
The sources do not provide critical ratings or reviews to determine its quality, but it features a cast including Tessa Peake-Jones, Josie Lawrence, and James Norton.

### Q: What is the binge duration of Bonobo?
Bonobo is a feature film with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes rather than a multi-episode series.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Bonobo?
Bonobo is a feature-length film released in 2014 rather than an episodic television show.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bonobo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/308423)
- [Bonobo (2014) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2712990/fullcredits/)
- [Bonobo (2014 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonobo_(2014_film))
- [Bonobo (2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/308423-bonobo/cast)
- [Bonobo (2014 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Bonobo_(2014_film))
- [Bonobo (2014 film) — Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2](https://wiki2.org/en/Bonobo_(2014_film))

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