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6.7
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Critic Noel Murray
rated 7

Michael Winterbottom's prankish literary adaptation Tristram Shandy: A Cock And Bull Story has about a dozen layers of in-joke, and up to the eighth or ninth layer, they mostly work.

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Cast & Crew

Stephen Fry
As Patrick Curator / Parson Yorick
Steve Coogan
As Tristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan
David Walliams
As Parson
Ian Hart
As Joe
Shirley Henderson
As Susannah / Shirley Henderson
Rob Brydon
As Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon
Keeley Hawes
As Elizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes

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"A Cock and Bull Story" is a comedy film that delves into the world of historical drama, specifically an adaptation of Laurence Sterne's classic novel, "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman." The film follows Steve Coogan as he plays the titular role, while also depicting his real-life struggles with low self-esteem and a complicated love life. As Coogan navigates his way through the film's production, he constantly clashes with actor Rob Brydon, who plays Uncle Toby and believes his role to be just as important as Coogan's. The film seamlessly blends elements from the novel, such as Tristram's conception, birth, and circumcision, with the cast's real-life experiences and interpersonal relationships. With a unique blend of drama, comedy, and historical elements, "A Cock and Bull Story" offers a fresh take on classical literature adaptation, showcasing the complexities of bringing a beloved novel to life on the big screen.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as A Cock and Bull Story include Silent Wedding, The Libertine, Tales from the Golden Age, Burke & Hare, The Servant, My Brother Is an Only Child.

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A Cock and Bull Story was released in theaters on July 17, 2005.