Life of Brian

Name: Life of Brian
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-08-17
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

1979 · Movie · 1h 34m · R

Comedy

82Balasaur Score
out of 100

Streaming on Prime and Peacock.

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Synopsis

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

Source	Rating	Weight
IMDb	8.0/10	42%
Rotten Tomatoes	96%	21%
Metacritic	77/100	21%
TMDB	7.8/105,193 votes	16%
Balasaur Score	82	100%

Key crew

Terry JonesDirector, Screenplay
Geoffrey BurgonOriginal Music Composer
Graham ChapmanScreenplay
John CleeseScreenplay
Terry GilliamScreenplay
Eric IdleScreenplay
Michael PalinScreenplay

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