A Cock and Bull Story
“Because everyone loves an accurate period piece.”
Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" being filmed at a stately home. He constantly spars with actor Rob Brydon, who is playing Uncle Toby and believes his role to be of equal importance to Coogan's.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | — |
About A Cock and Bull Story
A Cock and Bull Story is a 2005 English-language comedy and history film directed by Michael Winterbottom. The cast is led by Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings.
A Cock and Bull Story was produced by Scion Films, BBC Film, and Baby Cow Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on July 17, 2005, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Writers
- Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Release date
- July 17, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Scion Films, BBC Film, Baby Cow Productions
A Cock and Bull Story cast & crew
A Cock and Bull Story was directed by Michael Winterbottom and written by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
The cast features Steve Coogan as Tristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon as Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes as Elizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes, Shirley Henderson as Susannah / Shirley Henderson, Raymond Waring as Trim, and Conal Murphy as Six-Year-Old Tristam.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Edward Nogria, cinematography is by Marcel Zyskind, and it was produced by Andrew Eaton and Martin Hardy.
Is A Cock and Bull Story worth watching?
A Cock and Bull Story holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 157 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and history, A Cock and Bull Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Cock and Bull Story
Steve Coogan
Tristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan
Rob Brydon
Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon
Keeley Hawes
Elizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes
Shirley Henderson
Susannah / Shirley Henderson
Raymond Waring
Trim
Conal Murphy
Six-Year-Old Tristam
Joe Williams
Nine-Year-Old Tristam
Paul Kynman
Obadiah
Mark Tandy
London Doctor
Dylan Moran
Dr. Slop
Jack Shepherd
Surgeon
David Walliams
Parson
A Cock and Bull Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Cock and Bull Story in India?
A Cock and Bull Story is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch A Cock and Bull Story in the US?
A Cock and Bull Story isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch A Cock and Bull Story in the UK?
In the UK, A Cock and Bull Story is streaming on BBC iPlayer, and available to rent or buy on YouTube.
▸What language is A Cock and Bull Story in?
A Cock and Bull Story is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Cock and Bull Story?
A Cock and Bull Story runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is A Cock and Bull Story rated?
A Cock and Bull Story is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 157 ratings.
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