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The Hippopotamus

6.420171h 26m18AMovieComedy

Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.

DirectorJohn Jencks
WritersBlanche McIntyre·Tom Hodgson
ProducersAlexa Seligman·Jay Taylor

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Cast · Directed by John Jencks

RARoger Allam
Roger Allam
Ted Wallace
MMMatthew Modine
Matthew Modine
Michael Logan
TMTim McInnerny
Tim McInnerny
Oliver Mills
EBEmily Berrington
Emily Berrington
Jane Swann
FSFiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw
Anne Logan
GSGeraldine Somerville
Geraldine Somerville
Rebecca Logan
TKTommy Knight
Tommy Knight
David Logan
JSJohn Standing
John Standing
Podmore
SCSebastian Croft
Sebastian Croft
Young David Logan
DEDaniel Eghan
Daniel Eghan
News reporter
BTBenedict Taylor
Benedict Taylor
Chauffeur
RGRichard Glover
Richard Glover
Nigel Ogden

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The Hippopotamus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hippopotamus?

The Hippopotamus is streaming on FlixFling, Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hippopotamus on Netflix?

No, The Hippopotamus is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on FlixFling and Hoopla.

Is The Hippopotamus on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Hippopotamus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on FlixFling and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Hippopotamus for free?

The Hippopotamus is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.