A Cock and Bull Story (2005)

Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" being filmed at a stately home. He constantly spars with actor Rob Brydon, who is playing Uncle Toby and believes his role to be of equal importance to Coogan's.

Genres: Comedy, History

What to watch after A Cock and Bull Story

• Bright Young Things (2003) — Same feel: smart, satirical
• The Trip to Greece (2020) — Michael Winterbottom directed both
• The History Boys (2006) — Same feel: smart, complex
• The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
• The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) — Same feel: smart, satirical
• The Duke (2020)