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 | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| 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 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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 6.1/10 from 151 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.
How and where to watch A Cock and Bull Story
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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 United States?
A Cock and Bull Story is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 6.1/10 audience score from 151 ratings.
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