A Cock and Bull Story
2005, English. Directed by Michael Winterbottom.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Cock and Bull Story
A Cock and Bull Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael WinterbottomDirector
- Steve CooganTristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan
- Rob BrydonToby Shandy / Rob Brydon
- Keeley HawesElizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes
- Shirley HendersonSusannah / Shirley Henderson
- Raymond WaringTrim
- Conal MurphySix-Year-Old Tristam
- Joe WilliamsNine-Year-Old Tristam
- Paul KynmanObadiah
- Mark TandyLondon Doctor
- Dylan MoranDr. Slop
- Jack ShepherdSurgeon
- David WalliamsParson
Details
- Released
- 17 July 2005
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Box office
- $3.9M
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What A Cock and Bull Story is based on
A Cock and Bull Story is based on The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, a 1759 novel by Laurence Sterne, published by James Dodsley.
Novel · 1759
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
By Laurence Sterne
Published by James Dodsley
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Cock and Bull Story: quick answers
Is A Cock and Bull Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Cock and Bull Story?
A Cock and Bull Story runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does A Cock and Bull Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Cock and Bull Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Cock and Bull Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Cock and Bull Story is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Cock and Bull Story on?
A Cock and Bull Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Cock and Bull Story?
If you liked A Cock and Bull Story, try Goltzius & the Pelican Company, Confess, Fletch, Clear History.
Who directed A Cock and Bull Story?
A Cock and Bull Story (2005) was directed by Michael Winterbottom and stars Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes.
What is A Cock and Bull Story based on?
A Cock and Bull Story is based on The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, a 1759 novel by Laurence Sterne, published by James Dodsley.