Stan & Ollie (2018)

Laurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song - a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain.

Director:

Jon S. Baird

Writer:

Jeff Pope

Stars:

John C. Reilly, Steve Coogan, Shirley Henderson

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
John C. Reilly	...	Oliver Hardy
Steve Coogan	...	Stan Laurel
Shirley Henderson	...	Lucille Hardy
Stephanie Hyam
Nina Arianda	...	Ida Kitaeva Laurel
Danny Huston	...	Hal Roach
Rufus Jones	...	Bernard Delfont
Richard Cant	...	Harry Langdon
Susy Kane	...	Cynthia Clark
Ella Kenion	...	Holiday Camp Organizer
Daniel Fearn	...	Cab Driver
Lucy Appleton	...	Audience Member
Sanjeev Kohli	...	Manager of Glasgow Empire
Greg Canestrari	...	Stan's Lawyer
Joseph Balderrama	...	James Horne

Storyline

The true story of Hollywood's greatest comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy, is brought to the big screen for the first time. Starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as the inimitable movie icons, Stan and Ollie is the heart-warming story of what would become the pair's triumphant farewell tour. With their golden era long behind them, the pair embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule, and with the support of their wives Lucille (Shirley Henderson) and Ida (Nina Arianda) - a formidable double act in their own right - the pair's love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public.

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Plot Keywords:

comedian | comedy duo | theatrical tour | laurel and hardy characters | stan laurel character | 

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Taglines:

The untold story of the world's greatest comedy act.

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Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some language, and for smoking

Details

Official Sites:

Facebook Filmnegah.com (Persian)

Country:

UK Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 2019 (UK)

Also Known As:

Stan & Ollie

Filming Locations:

Bristol, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$78,104, 30 December 2018, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$354,835, 13 January 2019

Company Credits

Production Co:

Entertainment One, BBC Films, Fable Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also starred together in Holmes and Watson (2018). Interestingly, Stan & Ollie (2018) is John C. Reilly's highest rated film on Rotten Tomatoes and Holmes & Watson (2018) is his lowest. (As of 13th January 2019).

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Goofs

The train correctly shows a British Railways Black Five but the coaches are in the chocolate and cream livery of the old Great Western Railway which no longer existed in the fifties.

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Quotes

Oliver Hardy: You're not leaving, are you, Stan? The show must go on.

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Connections

Referenced in Granada Reports: 22 October 2018: Evening Bulletin (2018)

User Reviews

Laurel and Hardy are alive and well

I've been a massive Laurel and Hardy fan been since I was a kid....... and I've watched their films over and over again through the years so I am very familiar with how they talk ,move and dance... which makes Steve Coogan and John C Reillys' performance even more amazing. They 100% nail their performances.... Even if you haven't heard of Laurel and Hardy (where have you been ??)...you should still enjoy this for film as it's a great look behind the scenes of early hollywood and a really touching story.. I must stress this is a drama not a comedy film although there are some comic moments....( surprisingly a lot of the comedy comes from the boys wives who also were played to perfection ) Basically it's a Love Story between two good friends. Stan and Ollie... It's beautifully shot and hopefully it will bring L and H to a new generation of fans