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A Cock and Bull Story
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A Cock and Bull Story

2005 · 94 min Comedy History
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Michael Winterbottom

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Tristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan

Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon

Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon

Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes

Elizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes

Shirley Henderson

Shirley Henderson

Susannah / Shirley Henderson

Raymond Waring

Raymond Waring

Trim

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Conal Murphy

Six-Year-Old Tristam

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Joe Williams

Nine-Year-Old Tristam

Paul Kynman

Paul Kynman

Obadiah

Mark Tandy

Mark Tandy

London Doctor

Dylan Moran

Dylan Moran

Dr. Slop

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