Life of Brian

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.

Director: Terry Jones
Cast: Graham Chapman , John Cleese , Terry Gilliam , Eric Idle , Terry Jones , Michael Palin , Terence Bayler , Carol Cleveland , Kenneth Colley , Neil Innes

Genres: Comedy

Release date: 1979-08-17

Rating: 7.761

Runtime: 94minutes

Budget: 4M

Revenue: 20M

Production Companies: Handmade Films , Python (Monty) Pictures

Reviews:

  • Frances Nash
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Finley Frazier
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Athena Newton
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Athena Bradley
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Winter Barry
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4