Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 · 94 min · EN · R · 7.8 (4,927 votes)
Dir. Terry Jones · Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin · Music Geoffrey Burgon

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

Comedy

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.

VIBE

This is a riotous, relentlessly absurd journey through a world where earnestness meets utter chaos. It feels like a masterclass in irreverent satire, delivering sharp, witty jabs at dogma and authority with a propulsive, anarchic energy that keeps you laughing and thinking. A truly iconic, boundary-pushing comedy.

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