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Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story (2006): Cast & Ratings

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story (2006) movie poster

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story is a 2006 comedy directed by Michael Winterbottom, starring Steve Coogan and Jeremy Northam. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $3.9 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 2006. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$3.9M
award nomination
1
Metascore
80
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Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story About?

The premise of Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story without spoilers.

This film playfully explores the challenges of adapting a classic novel, blending two narratives. One follows the life of Tristram Shandy, an eccentric English gentleman from the 18th century. Simultaneously, it depicts a modern film crew struggling to bring his complex and famously unfilmable story to the big screen, resulting in a whimsical and inventive cinematic experience.

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story Themes & Keywords

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  • birth
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Cast & crew

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story Cast

Steve Coogan leads the cast, with Jeremy Northam. Directed by Michael Winterbottom.

From the director

More from Michael Winterbottom

More films directed by Michael Winterbottom, best-rated first: 24 Hour Party People, The Trip to Greece, The Trip to Spain and The Trip.

Full filmography
Ratings

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story 80 on Metacritic.

Box office

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story Box Office

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story grossed $3.9 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $2.7 million (68%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.9M

US & Canada
$1.3M
International
$2.7M
US & Canada 32% Rest of the world 68%
Awards

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story Awards & Nominations

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 2006.

1 nomination1 ceremony

  • British Academy Film Awards logo
    BAFTA 2006 1 nomination
    • Nominated Outstanding British Film
Videos

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story.

Trailer
Cars

Cars in Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story

2 cars on screen: the 2004 Vauxhall Zafira MkI and the 2004 Kia Sedona.

  • 2004 Vauxhall Zafira MkI in Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story 2004 Vauxhall Zafira MkI Important role
  • 2004 Kia Sedona in Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story 2004 Kia Sedona Minor role
Details

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Tristram Shandy: Uyduruk Bir Öykü” and “Tournage dans un jardin anglais”.

Also known as
  • Tristram Shandy: Uyduruk Bir Öykü
  • Tournage dans un jardin anglais
  • Фантасмагории
  • Tristam Shandy (A cock and bull story)
  • Тристрам Шенди: История петушка и бычка
  • Bikatöke
  • 一个荒诞的故事
  • 수탉과 황소 이야기
  • 甜蜜劇中劇

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FAQ

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story?

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story released?

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story was released on January 27, 2006.

Who directed Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story?

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story was directed by Michael Winterbottom.

More films by Michael Winterbottom

Who is in the cast of Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story?

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story stars Steve Coogan and Jeremy Northam.

How much did Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story make at the box office?

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story grossed $3.9 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $2.7 million international).

How is Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story rated?

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story has 80 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Was Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story nominated for any awards?

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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