Stan & Ollie

The untold story of the world's greatest comedy act.

2018 • 98 min • Comedy · Drama

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Synopsis

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

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Best from age 9

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100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
69 Audience · 1144 · 49%

Aging comedy legends Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a final, challenging tour of Britain. Despite their past glories fading and health concerns, their deep friendship and love for performing keep them going. Supported by their wives, they strive to reconnect with audiences and secure their legacy.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Disagreements between friends
Oliver Hardy's health issues
Some scenes of public drunkenness
Mild arguments between spouses

What it models well

Enduring friendship
Resilience in old age
Teamwork and partnership
Passion for one's craft

Talk about it after

The challenges of aging
Valuing long-term friendships
The history of comedy duos
Handling professional setbacks

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Top billed cast

Director: Jon S. Baird • Crew: Jeff Pope

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
As a kid, i always shied away from the sort of "slapstick" humour of Laurel and Hardy, so I knew little about them. This little retrospective proved to be an enjoyable traipse throughout their last few professional years, down on their luck, working for a somewhat unscrupulous Bernard (later Lord) Delfont from small, provincial, music halls in Britain. John C.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
This movie tells a simple story beautifully about two complex men at the end of their careers. I think I disagree with some people in believing that Stan & Ollie benefits from narrowing the plot. Showing their career together at their pear would show what they were as a team and what they did together, but this angle illustrates who they are. It sweats the details.…
Peter McGinn, TMDB Community