The Hippopotamus is a 2017 British comedy-drama film. It was directed by John Jencks and written by Blanche McIntyre and Tom Hodgson, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen Fry. The film follows Ted Wallace, a washed-up poet and theater critic hired by an estranged friend to investigate miraculous occurrences at his country estate.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Hippopotamus via streaming services such as Peacock.
Is The Hippopotamus available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Hippopotamus is available to watch via streaming on Peacock.
Upon arriving at Swafford Hall, Ted discovers a series of miraculous healings attributed to a supposed hippopotamus living on the estate. Skeptical yet intrigued, Ted delves deeper into the mystery, uncovering secrets, scandals, and suppressed desires among the eccentric members of the family. However, as Ted weaves his way through the labyrinth of lies and deceit, he grapples with his demons and confronts the truth about his past.
The cast features Roger Allam as Ted Wallace, Matthew Madine as Michael Logan, and Emily Berrington as Jane Swann. Also featuring are Tommy McInnerny as Oliver Mills, Fiona Shaw as Anne Logan, and Tommy Knight as David Logan.
Watch The Hippopotamus streaming via Peacock
The Hippopotamus is available to watch on Peacock.
Peacock offers many other comedy movies apart from The Hippopotamus are Asteroid City, The Big Lebowski, Support the Girls, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Dark Horse, Bridesmaids, and The Aristocrats.
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The Hippopotamus’ official synopsis is as follows:
“Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend’s country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.”
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