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A Cock and Bull Story

2005Movie1 h 34 minR

ComedyHistory
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic806.0Rotten Tomatoes88%66%

An eccentric, layered comedy movie about show business and history, with standout dialogue and storytelling.

Good for friends night · party vibe · thought-provoking

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Because everyone loves an accurate period piece.

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.

Feels like

  • Meta-Comedy
  • Satire of Showbiz
  • British Humor
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Self-Referential
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Historical Setting
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Absurdist Situations

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Michael Winterbottom
Written by
Frank Cottrell Boyce, Laurence Sterne
Produced by
Wendy Brazington, Andrew Eaton, Anita Overland
Music by
Edward Nogria

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Facts

July 17, 2005 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
July 17, 2005
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$4 million
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Cock and Bull Story?"

Questions about A Cock and Bull Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Cock and Bull Story?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Cock and Bull Story from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Cock and Bull Story worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Will A Cock and Bull Story make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch A Cock and Bull Story?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for complexity.