Movie

A Cock and Bull Story

“Because everyone loves an accurate period piece.”

★ 6.1(152)20051h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Michael Winterbottom
Release date: 2005-07-17
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $3,931,707
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Scion Films

A Cock and Bull Story — trailer

About A Cock and Bull Story

A Cock and Bull Story is a 2005 movie in the Comedy and History genres, directed by Michael Winterbottom, starring Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon and Keeley Hawes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 152 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Cock and Bull Story in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookfilm in filmfilmmaking

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Cock and Bull Story in Canada?+

A Cock and Bull Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Cock and Bull Story on Netflix?+

A Cock and Bull Story is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is A Cock and Bull Story?+

A Cock and Bull Story has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in A Cock and Bull Story?+

A Cock and Bull Story stars Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes, Shirley Henderson and Raymond Waring.

When did A Cock and Bull Story come out?+

A Cock and Bull Story is a 2005 movie directed by Michael Winterbottom.

What genre is A Cock and Bull Story?+

A Cock and Bull Story is Comedy and History film.

Who directed A Cock and Bull Story?+

A Cock and Bull Story was directed by Michael Winterbottom.