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Bonobo (2014)
Director: Matthew Hammett Knott
Cast: James Norton, Will Tudor, Tessa Peake-Jones, Eleanor Wyld
Runtime83 min
Rating15
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Judith, an uptight widow, is appalled when her daughter Lily quits law school to move into a commune of hippie misfits who live according to the behavioural principles of the bonobo monkey, a species famous for its 'make love not war' philosophy.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Bonobo, a 2014 drama-comedy directed by Matthew Hammett Knott, received mixed reviews from critics. The film follows a widow whose daughter quits law school to move into a commune where residents live according to the behavioral principles of the bonobo monkey. While the film's portrayal of the 'make love not war' philosophy has been praised, the overall reception has been somewhat divisive. Audience ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes suggest a mixed public response.
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Fans of offbeat, character-driven dramedies will likely enjoy the unique premise and quirky charm of director Matthew Hammett Knott's 2014 film Bonobo, which features standout performances from James Norton and Will Tudor as members of a hippie commune living according to the 'make love not war' philosophy of the bonobo monkey.
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Bonobo is a 2014 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Matthew Hammett Knott and starring Tessa Peake-Jones, Josie Lawrence, and James Norton.
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