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

Writers:

Jeff Pope, 'A.J.' Marriot (inspired by the book 'Laurel & Hardy - The British Tours' by)

Stars:

Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Shirley Henderson

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 19 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Coogan	...	Stan Laurel
John C. Reilly	...	Oliver Hardy
Shirley Henderson	...	Lucille Hardy
Nina Arianda	...	Ida Kitaeva Laurel
Rufus Jones	...	Bernard Delfont
Danny Huston	...	Hal Roach
Joseph Balderrama	...	James Horne
John Henshaw	...	Nobby Cook
Tapiwa Mugweni	...	Burgess
Keith MacPherson	...	James Finlayson
Stewart Alexander	...	Joe Schenck
Kevin Millington	...	Clapper Loader
Toby Sedgwick	...	Palladium Manager
Rebecca Yeo	...	Concierge Savoy
Stephanie Hyam	...	Mr. Miffin's Receptionist

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:

laurel and hardy characters | based on true story | comedian | comedy duo | theatrical tour | 

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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:

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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:

$5,468,940, 16 May 2019

Company Credits

Production Co:

Entertainment One, BBC Films, Baby Cow Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In a major coup for Faye Ward and her relatively new Fable Pictures, the rights to the work of Laurel and Hardy have been licensed by Larry Harmon Pictures Corporation.

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Goofs

A rock band plays at the beauty contest before before Stan and Ollie take the stage. Rock and roll didn't hit Britain until at least 1955.

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Quotes

[after introducing some friends to Stan and Oliver's wives]
Bernard Delfont: Two double acts for the price of one.

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Crazy Credits

The end credits include a montage of photographs of the real Laurel and Hardy at events depicted in the movie.

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Connections

References Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)

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Soundtracks

Dance of the Cuckoos
Written by Marvin Hatley
Published by Chester Music Ltd
Trading as Campbell Connelly & Co

User Reviews

Beautiful Madness

I was fortunate enough to see the World Premiere of Stan and Ollie at the London Film Festival tonight and it will probably take a while to sink in how good this film really is.

The accuracy of the lead characters' quirky ways were perfectly portrayed by Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly and the supporting cast, notably Nina Arianda as Stan's Russian wife, should all take a bow.

Not actually sitting anywhere in the movie genre spectrum, Stan and Ollie will be remembered as one of those films that was really so good a depiction of real life characters that any other film maker trying to repeat this feat will only ever win second fiddle sympathy vote.

This is a love story of huge proportions and portrays that special, unique bond which has made this iconic duo the greatest comedy double act of all-time.

Superb, beautiful madness, I think.