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Film · 2018

Stan & Ollie

Directed by Jon S. Baird · starring Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly and Shirley Henderson

  • 1 h 38 min
  • PG
  • Biography · Comedy · Drama
  • UKUSA
  • Released in the UK 10 January 2019
  • 6.6 AverageMovieNCo
  • 6.1 Users5 votes
  • 7.1 Critics4 reviews
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Synopsis

The film tells the amazing story of the lives of the beloved comedy act duo, Laurel and Hardy, known as "fat and skinny", performed by the popular actors John C. Reilly ('Chicago') and Steve Coogan ('Philomena') as they embark on their farewell tour of Britain and Ireland after a long career full of joy and success. The film follows the pair as they struggle through their busy schedule and hectic lives and driven by their love of performing and affection for one another and the support of their wives: Lucille (Shirley Henderson) and Ida (Nina Arianda), and the support of the whole audience. The film is directed by Jon S. Braird ('Filth') and it will hit British movie theaters on January 2019.

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The essentials

Runtime
98 min1 hour and 38 minutes
Budget
$10mBBC Films
Box office
£9.3min UK
Rating
PGParental guidance
How long is Stan & Ollie?
1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Stan & Ollie released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 10 January 2019.
Who directed Stan & Ollie?
Jon S. Baird.
Who is in Stan & Ollie?
It stars Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Shirley Henderson and Nina Arianda.
Where can I watch Stan & Ollie?
In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Apple TV and a channel on Prime Video.
How much did Stan & Ollie make?
It took £9.3 million in UK. It cost $10 million.
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Cast

Full cast (11)
Director
Jon S. Baird
Producers
Nichola Martin

Videos and trailers

All 3 videos
'Stan & Ollie' Trailer 2:255 October 2018

Photos and posters

All 47 photos

Reviews

All 4 reviews
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What the critics say average 7.1 from 4

  • 8.0 VarietyGuy Lodge Ceding the flash to its cast for the most part, 'Stan & Ollie' is otherwise content to be a quiet class act, made with cozy care and affection in all departments. Read
  • 7.5 IndiewireEric Kohn 'Stan & Ollie' may not satisfy diehard Laurel and Hardy fans, but it won?t insult them, either. Read
  • 7.0 The Hollywood ReporterTodd McCarthy There was little that was bold or adventurous about Laurel and Hardy's comedy, which is doubtless why their films have not been rediscovered by younger generations over the past half-century… Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $10m
  • UK £9.3m

Awards

All the awards

Soundtrack

All 2 songs
  1. Dance of the CuckoosPublished Chester Music Ltd Spotify
  2. Trail of the Lonesome PineJohn C. Reilly, Steve Coogan, Used permission of Shapiro Bernstein, Co Limited Spotify

Trivia

  • First option

    Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly were the first choices of director Jon S. Baird and screenwriter Jeff Pope for the role of Laurel and Hardy.

  • The gold badges

    The small gold badges which Stan and Ollie wear in their lapels for much of the film relate to the Grand Order of Water Rats, a British trust through which members of the entertainment industry make donations to deserving people and charities. Stan and Ollie were Water Rats 465 and 466 respectively.

  • Dedicated to the memory of Lois Laurel

    Dedicated to the memory of Lois Laurel, Stan Laurel's daughter, who died in 2017

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