Hippo

Set in the United States during the late 1990s, this comedy-drama follows the lives of two siblings, a teenager named Hippo and his Hungarian step-sister Buttercup. The pair navigate the difficulties of growing up while living with a mother who has a history of institutionalization.

The film was written, produced, and directed by Mark H. Rapaport, marking the first entry in a chronological list of his directed works that also includes Godhead. The cast features Kimball Farley in the title role and Lilla Kizlinger as Buttercup, with Eliza Roberts, Eric Roberts, Jesse Pimentel, and Vann Barrett appearing in supporting roles.

Released on November 8, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 100 minutes and was produced by Rough House Pictures and Kinematics. It currently holds a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 241 votes.