The Three Stooges Story (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film

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Released in 2001, The Three Stooges Story is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 108 minutes. “An A to Z "Nyukumentary" Featuring All Six Stooges” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. You'll see all six of the Three Stooges - brothers Moe, Curly, and Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Joe Besser, and Curly Joe DeRita - in this exhaustive "Nyukumentary" covering their comedic career in all its goofy glory. Starting in the early 1920s as sidekicks for comedian Ted Healy, the Stooges made their movie debut in Soup to Nuts (1930), and gained their greatest fame in a series of short films for Columbia from 1934-'57. You'll see the Stooges and many of their collaborators from both sides of the camera (actor Emil Sitka, directors Edward Bernds and Jules White) in rare film clips, documentary footage, TV Interviews, and more. Narrated by Mike Eagan

Who’s in it. The Three Stooges Story stars Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry, Curly Howard as Curly and Shemp Howard as Shemp, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Three Stooges Story page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Three Stooges Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Three Stooges Story (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Three Stooges Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Three Stooges Story?
The Three Stooges Story stars Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard and Joe Besser.
When was The Three Stooges Story released?
The Three Stooges Story was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.