Monty Python's Life of Brian
1979 · Movie · R · 94 min · ★ 7.8 · 87% critics
Brian Cohen is an average young man whose life takes a ridiculous turn when he’s mistaken for the Messiah. While he tries to dodge followers and deal with interference from political figures and an acronym-obsessed movement, his story deliberately mirrors Biblical tales with nonstop absurd humor.
Also known as Jesus Christ: Lust for Glory · Brian of Nazareth · The Gospel According to St. Brian
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Details
- Original title
- Life of Brian
- Years
- 1979
- Release date
- 1979-08-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 87/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.8/10 (4,922 votes)
- Box office
- $20,745,728
- Budget
- $4,000,000
About
If you enjoy Monty Python’s surreal, irreverent take on religion and political fanaticism—especially similar titles like Monty Python's Flying Circus—Not for you if you dislike biting satire or want a straightforward, consistently lighthearted story.
Pros: razor-sharp satire; nonstop absurdity; quotable moments | Cons: controversial themes; uneven laughs; some repetitive gags
Themes
- roman empire
- jewry
- three kings
- crucifixion
- bethlehem
- independence movement
- satire
- parody
- religion
- sermon on the mount
- anarchic comedy
- mother son relationship
- +2 more
Cast & crew
Graham Chapman
as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle
as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin
as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence Bayler
as Gregory
Carol Cleveland
as Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
as Jesus
Neil Innes
as A Weedy Samaritan
Directed by Terry Jones