The story centers on Laurel & Hardy, the world’s favorite comedy double act, who set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953.
The film stars Oscar nominees Coogan (Philomena, The Trip) as Stan Laurel and Reilly (Chicago, Holmes and Watson) as Oliver Hardy, the iconic comedians.
The movie is produced by eOne, BBC Films, and Fable Pictures with Faye Ward and Xavier Marchand serving as producers.
Stan and Ollie is a drama that follows the legendary comedy duo Laurel & Hardy during their 1953 variety hall tour of Britain which began with low attendance and eventually became a hit with old and new fans.