Films starring Steve Coogan

The Penguin Lessons review – think Dead Penguins Society

By David Jenkins

Steve Coogan co-stars with a penguin in this gentle dramedy from Peter Cattaneo that never quite matches up to the true story.

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Greed

By Charles Bramesco

Fake tan and righteous fury abound in Michael Winterbottom’s satire of a mega-rich entrepreneur.

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Stan & Ollie

By David Jenkins

Jon S Baird’s biopic makes you question whether the titular silent comedy duo were ever funny in the first place.

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Ideal Home

By Hannah Strong

Paul Rudd and Steve Coogan play a gay couple in a cringeworthy comedy built on very weak foundations.

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Philomena

By David Jenkins

A big return-to-form for director Stephen Frears in this lilting transatlantic weepie.

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Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

By Adam Lee Davies

Steve Coogan brings his sparkling character comedy to the tedious tale of a radio station siege.

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