Life of Brian (1979)

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.

Key facts

Released:
1979-08-17
Runtime:
94 min
Genres:
Comedy
Director:
Terry Jones
Top cast:
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Original language:
EN
TMDB rating:
7.8/10 from 4,917 votes
Bynge Score:
7.8/10

Related on Bynge

Open Life of Brian (1979) on Bynge