Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
“It took God six days to create the heavens and the earth...and Monty Python ninety minutes to screw it up.”
Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes into a pirate ship. Then there's the National Health doctors who try to claim a healthy liver from a still-living donor. The world's most voracious glutton brings the art of vomiting to new heights before his spectacular demise.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a 1983 English-language comedy film directed by Terry Jones. The cast is led by Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, John Cleese. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life was produced by Celandine Films and The Monty Python Partnership and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 31, 1983, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $43 million worldwide.
- Director
- Terry Jones
- Writers
- Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin
- Release date
- March 31, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $43 million
- Production
- Celandine Films, The Monty Python Partnership
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life cast & crew
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life was directed by Terry Jones and written by Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, and Michael Palin.
The cast features Terry Gilliam as Various Roles, Graham Chapman as Various Roles, John Cleese as Various Roles, Eric Idle as Various Roles, Terry Jones as Various Roles, and Michael Palin as Various Roles.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Du Prez, cinematography is by Peter Hannan, and it was produced by John Goldstone.
Is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life worth watching?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 2,113 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Terry Gilliam
Various Roles
Graham Chapman
Various Roles
John Cleese
Various Roles
Eric Idle
Various Roles
Terry Jones
Various Roles
Michael Palin
Various Roles
Carol Cleveland
Various Roles
Simon Jones
Cedric
Patricia Quinn
Mrs. Williams
Judy Loe
Nurse #1
Andrew Bicknell
(Segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance")
Andrew MacLachlan
Groom
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Monty Python's The Meaning of Life in United States?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life in?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life rated?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 2,113 ratings.
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