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Hannibal Brooks

1969, English. Directed by Michael Winner.

If Hannibal Did It...So Could Brooks!

A POW in World War II is put to work in a Munich zoo, looking after an Asian elephant. The zoo is bombed by the Americans and the director of the zoo decides it is not safe for his Asian elephant Lucy to remain there. So he sends Brooks to safety with Lucy. They escape and go on the run in order to get to Switzerland.

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Runtime
1h 42m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.4/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Hannibal Brooks is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
18 January 1969
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Tom Wright
elephantswitzerlandworld war iiprisoner of warzoosatire

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Is Hannibal Brooks worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Hannibal Brooks?

Hannibal Brooks runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).

Does Hannibal Brooks have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Hannibal Brooks. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Hannibal Brooks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Hannibal Brooks is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Hannibal Brooks on?

Hannibal Brooks is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Hannibal Brooks?

If you liked Hannibal Brooks, try Catch-22, Tropic Thunder, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

Who directed Hannibal Brooks?

Hannibal Brooks (1969) was directed by Michael Winner and stars Oliver Reed, Michael J. Pollard, Wolfgang Preiss.

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