Stan & Ollie Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 27, 2019

Stan & Ollie

Release Date: Friday, December 28, 2018 Limited Friday, January 18, 2019 Expansion

Director: Jon S. Baird

Starring: Steve Coogan • John C. Reilly • Stephanie Hyam • Danny Huston • Nina Arianda

PG Biography N/A

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82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Laurel & Hardy, the world's favorite comedy double act, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As they start crisscrossing the country, attendances are disappointingly low. But they've always been able to make each other laugh and as the charm and beauty of their performances shines through their audiences laugh too, and they re-connect with legions of adoring fans, old and new.

The tour becomes a hit, but Stan & Ollie can't quite shake the spectre of Laurel and Hardy's past; and long buried ghosts, coupled with Oliver's failing health, start to threaten their precious partnership. A portrait of the most tender and poignant of creative marriages begins to unfold as the duo, aware that they may be approaching their swan song, try to rediscover just how much they mean to each other.

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Who stars in Stan & Ollie – Cast List

Steve Coogan
... Stan Laurel

Despicable Me 4, The Other Guys
John C. Reilly
... Oliver Hardy

The Dictator, Guardians of the Galaxy
S
Stephanie Hyam
D
Danny Huston
Wonder Woman, Ice Fall
N
Nina Arianda
Being the Ricardos, Tower Heist
S
Shirley Henderson
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Meek's Cutoff
R
Rufus Jones
Cleaner, Silent Night

Who is making Stan & Ollie – Crew List

A look at Stan & Ollie behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jon S. Baird last helmed Everything’s Going to Be Great and Tetris. The film's writer Jeff Pope last penned The Penguin Lessons and The Lost King.

Director: Jon S. Baird
Screenwriter: Jeff Pope

Studios: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Company: BBC Films

Production – What we know about the Stan & Ollie

Key Facts

Based on the true story.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2018

Completed

Changed Stan & Ollie movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some language, and for smoking
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Stan & Ollie Release Date: When was the film released?

Stan & Ollie was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 28 , 2018. As a limited release, Stan & Ollie was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.