This movie tells a simple story beautifully about two complex men at the end of their careers. I think I disagree with some people in believing that Stan & Ollie benefits from narrowing the plot. Showing their career together at their pear would show what they were as a team and what they did together, but this angle illustrates who they are. It sweats the details. Coogan and Reilly are very convincing in their…
The untold story of the world's greatest comedy act.
With their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy 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 and Ida – 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
Top Cast
Steve Coogan
Stanley "Stan" Laurel
John C. Reilly
Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
Shirley Henderson
Lucille Hardy
Nina Arianda
Ida Kitaeva Laurel
Rufus Jones
Bernard Delfont
Danny Huston
Hal Roach
Joseph Balderrama
James W. Horne
John Henshaw
Nobby Cook
Keith MacPherson
James Finlayson
Richard Cant
Harry Langdon
Susy Kane
Cynthia Clark
Josh Alexander
Newspaper Stand Boy
Tapiwa Mugweni
Burgess
Stewart Alexander
Joe Schenck
Kevin Millington
Clapper Loader
Toby Sedgwick
Palladium Manager
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As a kid, i always shied away from the sort of "slapstick" humour of Laurel and Hardy, so I knew little about them. This little retrospective proved to be an enjoyable traipse throughout their last few professional years, down on their luck, working for a somewhat unscrupulous Bernard (later Lord) Delfont from small, provincial, music halls in Britain. John C. Reilly does an excellent job conveying the frailties of…
FAQ about Stan & Ollie
What is Stan & Ollie about?
With their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy 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 and Ida – a formidable double act in their own right –…
When was Stan & Ollie released?
Stan & Ollie was released in 2018.
What genres does Stan & Ollie belong to?
Stan & Ollie is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in Stan & Ollie?
The cast of Stan & Ollie includes Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Shirley Henderson, Nina Arianda, Rufus Jones.