The Hippopotamus
Seen it?2017 | 86 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Jencks
- Roger AllamTed Wallace
- Matthew ModineMichael Logan
- Tim McInnernyOliver Mills
- Emily BerringtonJane Swann
- Fiona ShawAnne Logan
- Geraldine SomervilleRebecca Logan
- Tommy KnightDavid Logan
- John StandingPodmore
- Sebastian CroftYoung David Logan
- Daniel EghanNews reporter