A Cock and Bull Story_
"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.
Starring
Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes
Box Office
$3.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Cast
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Year context
A Cock and Bull Story was released 21 years ago in 2005.
Overview
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...
A Cock and Bull Story is a Comedy, History film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Steve Coogan
Tristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan
Rob Brydon
Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon
Keeley Hawes
Elizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes
Shirley Henderson
Susannah / Shirley Henderson
Raymond Waring
Trim
CM
Conal Murphy
Six-Year-Old Tristam
JW
Joe Williams
Nine-Year-Old Tristam
Paul Kynman
Obadiah
Mark Tandy
London Doctor
Dylan Moran
Dr. Slop
Jack Shepherd
Surgeon
David Walliams
Parson
Jeremy Northam
Mark
Benedict Wong
Ed
Naomie Harris
Jennie
Claire Keelan
Make-Up Assistant
Kelly Macdonald
Jenny
Mark Hadfield
Leo
Elizabeth Berrington
Debbie
Mark Williams
Ingoldsby
BOX OFFICE
$3.9M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (148 votes)
Popularity
2
Box Office
$3,931,707
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Cock and Bull Story about?
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.
How long is A Cock and Bull Story?
A Cock and Bull Story has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in A Cock and Bull Story?
The cast of A Cock and Bull Story includes Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes, Shirley Henderson, Raymond Waring.
How much did A Cock and Bull Story make at the box office?
A Cock and Bull Story earned $3,931,707 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of A Cock and Bull Story?
A Cock and Bull Story has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 148 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
History