Life of Brian

Name: Life of Brian
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-08-17
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

1979·Movie·R·94 min·★ 7.8(4,936)

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“He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.”

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.

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About Life of Brian

Life of Brian is a 1979 English-language comedy film directed by Terry Jones. The cast is led by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 4900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium.

Life of Brian was produced by Handmade Films and Python (Monty) Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 17, 1979, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.

Director: Terry Jones
Writers: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam
Release date: August 17, 1979
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $4 million
Box office: $21 million
Production: Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures

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Life of Brian cast & crew

Life of Brian was directed by Terry Jones and written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, and Terry Gilliam.

The cast features 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, and 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.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Geoffrey Burgon, cinematography is by Peter Biziou, and it was produced by John Goldstone and Tarak Ben Ammar.

Is Life of Brian worth watching?

Life of Brian holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 4,936 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, Life of Brian is worth a place on your watchlist.

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