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Stan & Ollie

2018Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic757.3Rotten Tomatoes92%83%

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about show business and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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

Feels like

  • Biographical Comedy-Drama
  • Showbiz Legends
  • Nostalgic Homage
  • British Variety Halls
  • Aging and Legacy
  • Enduring Friendship
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Poignant Performances
  • Bittersweet

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Jon S. Baird
Written by
Jeff Pope
Produced by
Faye Ward
Music by
Rolfe Kent

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Facts

December 28, 2018 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
December 28, 2018
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$24 million
Available in
50 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Stan & Ollie?"

Questions about Stan & Ollie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stan & Ollie?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Stan & Ollie from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Stan & Ollie worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Stan & Ollie okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Stan & Ollie make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Stan & Ollie plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.