

Hippopotamus
2018, English. Directed by Edward A Palmer.
Seeing is Deceiving
Ruby wakes from a bad dream to find herself in a real life nightmare. She's trapped in a basement, her legs are broken and she can't remember who she is or how she got there. Her kidnapper, Tom, tells her she will remain captive until she falls in love with him. Ruby is focused on trying to escape until Tom starts helping her to remember her past and she begins to question everything.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Hippopotamus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 January 2018
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Edward A Palmer
- Budget
- $7K
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Hippopotamus: quick answers
Is Hippopotamus worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hippopotamus?
Hippopotamus runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does Hippopotamus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hippopotamus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hippopotamus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hippopotamus yet.
Which OTT platform is Hippopotamus on?
Hippopotamus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hippopotamus?
If you liked Hippopotamus, try The Return, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us, Intruders.
Who directed Hippopotamus?
Hippopotamus (2018) was directed by Edward A Palmer and stars Ingvild Deila, Stuart Mortimer, Tom Lincoln.