Stan & Ollie (2018)
Kernel Score: 75% · 1,115 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2018-12-28
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch Stan & Ollie
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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
Stan & Ollie parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Stan & Ollie is a gentle PG biographical drama about the comedy duo's later years and enduring friendship.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Includes a heart attack scare but is otherwise mild, rated PG.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jon S. Baird
Cast
- Steve Coogan as Stanley "Stan" Laurel
- John C. Reilly as Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
- Shirley Henderson as Lucille Hardy
- Nina Arianda as Ida Kitaeva Laurel
- Rufus Jones as Bernard Delfont
- Danny Huston as Hal Roach
- Joseph Balderrama as James W. Horne
- John Henshaw as Nobby Cook
- Keith MacPherson as James Finlayson
- Richard Cant as Harry Langdon
Stan & Ollie FAQ
Is Stan & Ollie good?
Stan & Ollie has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,115 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Stan & Ollie?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Stan & Ollie OK for kids?
Stan & Ollie is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Stan & Ollie is a gentle PG biographical drama about the comedy duo's later years and enduring friendship.
What movies are like Stan & Ollie?
If you liked Stan & Ollie, try Father There Is Only One, My Friends Act II, Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin and Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones.