Life of Brian

Monty Python's Life of Brian, also known as Life of Brian, is a 1979 British comedy film written, directed and largely performed by the Monty Python comedy team. It tells the story of Brian Cohen (played by Graham Chapman), a young Jewish man who is born on the same day as, and next door to, Jesus Christ, and is subsequently mistaken for the Messiah. The film contains themes of religious satire that were controversial at the time of its release, ... More

Initial release date:

  • Aug 17, 1979

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Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 34 min

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Also known as:

  • Monty Python's Life of Brian

Film

Directed by

Terry Jones

Terence Graham Parry Jones (born 1 February 1942) is a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, author, political commentator, and TV host. He is best known as a member of the Monty Python comedy team. Jones was born in Colwyn Bay, Wales. The family home was named "Bodchwil". His father...

Tagline:

  • See the movie that's controversial, sacrilegious, and blasphemous. But if that's not playing, see The Life of Brian.

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1979
  • Apr 30, 1999
  • Aug 17, 1979
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 34 min

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 4,000,000

Film Series:

Monty Python Film Series

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