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Stan & Ollie. Image shows from L to R: Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan), Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly)
Stan & Ollie

Stan & Ollie

  • 2019 film

Biopic film following Laurel & Hardy on their 1953 UK tour. Stars Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Nina Arianda, Shirley Henderson, Rufus Jones and more.

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Stan & Ollie proves Coogan's certainly no lightweight

A biopic of comedy duo Stan & Ollie has led to Oscar predictions for John C Reilly as Hardy, but Coogan shouldn't be overlooked.

Graeme Virtue, The Big Issue, 10th January 2019

Stan & Ollie review

The actors' performances are full of love for their characters.

Danny Leigh, The Financial Times, 9th January 2019

Review: Stan & Ollie

Stan & Ollie is an incredibly satisfying historical and biographical drama, encapsulating the core tenets of not only what the duo meant to each other, but also what their work means to their fans and the future generations that have grown up either around - or aware of - their movies. Baird's film can ultimately be labelled a cast-iron success, thanks mainly to the fabulous performances of his two main protagonists and their supporting cast.

Guy Lambert, The Upcoming, 9th January 2019

Stan & Ollie review

Stan & Ollie is a workmanlike and entirely unremarkable biopic that fails to match the strengths of its two central performances. Although we may already revere these two comic legends, it's hard to imagine anybody totally unaware of their work becoming a newly christened fan after watching this.

Alistair Ryder, The Digital Fix, 9th January 2019

Laurel and Hardy - The real story of their final days

Stan & Ollie follows the comedians' final years. How closely does it match the reality?

Stephen Dixon, The Irish Times, 9th January 2019

Stan and Ollie review

Classic comic genius brought to life in modern-day screen story.

Jamie Brassington, The Express and Star, 8th January 2019

Stan & Ollie review

Combining astonishing, almost metamorphic performances with a lighthearted yet powerful script and confident, polished direction, Stan & Ollie serves not only as an emotional and enlightening biopic, but equally as an insightful and hilarious reminder of Laurel and Hardy's success and talent.

Entertainment Focus, 7th January 2019

Stan Laurel's rise to comedy legend started in Glasgow

The director of an upcoming Laurel and Hardy movie tells how Stan moved to Scotland as a boy and never looked back.

Daily Record, 7th January 2019

Stan and Ollie film is a 'love story' says director

The Scottish director of a new film about the world's most famous comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy, said when he first read the script he "actually cried".

BBC, 7th January 2019

Steve Coogan on Stan & Ollie

Director Jon Baird joins the stars of Laurel and Hardy biopic to discuss the legends behind the affectionate tale.

James Mottram, The List, 7th January 2019

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