Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 · Movie · 1h 34m · R

Comedy

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

Overview

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.

Ratings
IMDb
8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
77/100
Key crew
Cast
  • Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
  • John CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
  • Terry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
  • Eric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
  • Terry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
  • Michael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
  • Terence BaylerGregory
  • Carol ClevelandMrs. Gregory
  • Kenneth ColleyJesus
  • Neil InnesA Weedy Samaritan
  • Charles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
  • John YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
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Themes
roman empirejewrythree kingscrucifixionbethlehemindependence movementsatireparodyreligionsermon on the mountanarchic comedymother son relationship