The Hippopotamus 2017
“A beast of a comedy.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Director
- John Jencks
- Network
- Electric Shadow Company
- Where to Stream
- FlixFling
What is The Hippopotamus?
Subject: The film "The Hippopotamus" (2017). Constraint 1 (Role): Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 8, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Electric Shadow Company
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 119 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~86 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Electric Shadow Company
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Subject: The film "The Hippopotamus" (2017).
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Title: The Hippopotamus.
Year: 2017.
Genre: Comedy.
Origin: British film.
Source material: Adapted from Stephen Fry's 1994 novel of the same name.
Director: John Jencks.
Filming year: 2015.
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Plot: Disgraced/failed poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.
Cast/Characters: Ted Wallace (protagonist/star), Roger Allam (actor playing Wallace/star).
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Hippopotamus worth watching?
The Hippopotamus holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 119 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Hippopotamus and when was it released?
The Hippopotamus is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Hippopotamus?
The Hippopotamus was directed by John Jencks.
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