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Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979
Comedy
1h 34m
Brian is born on the original Christmas, in the stable next door. He spends his life being mistaken for a messiah (imdb)

Directed by:

Terry Jones

Screenwriter:

John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman

Starring:

John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, George Harrison, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Terence Bayler, Carol Cleveland, Sue Jones-Davies, Charles McKeown, John Young

Franchise:

Monty Python

Genre:

Comedy

AKA:

Monty Python's Life of Brian

Country:

UK

Languages:

English, Latin
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Life of Brian

1979
Comedy
1h 34m
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Rated 01 Feb 2007
90
85th
Holy Grail beats it when it comes to pure laughs, but Life or Brian is also a remarkably strong satire. "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" might be the Pythons' single finest moment.
Rated 01 Feb 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 01 Feb 2020
90
92nd
Gather around as I explain comedy, the most subjective of all. You might hoot, you might holler, you might smirk, you might bellow , you might titter, but baby if you don’t even kinda smirk you’re a dumb stupid nitwit OI BLOODY HELL Terry Jones has instilled in me a lifetime of apprehension approaching British women.
Rated 01 Feb 2020
doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Apr 2008
94
97th
Certainly one of the funniest films I've ever seen. While the quality of the film feels more like made-for-TV than epic film like other Monty Python bits it adds to it's charm. It's historically accurate in a sense as much as it serves as a source of humour on how ridiculous things were back then (and today). Bloody hilarious and well worth seeing if you can keep an open mind about the subject matter, after all there is a kind of hidden disclaimer in the first few minutes.
Rated 14 Apr 2008
farzanFarzan
Rated 16 Sep 2007
93
94th
Pure comedic genius. In my opinion, better than the Holy Grail. This film contains one of the best lines ever: "What have the Romans ever done for us?" Brilliant
Rated 16 Sep 2007
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 22 Sep 2013
82
87th
Puts the 'fun' in 'blasfunme'.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
purgatospurgatos
Rated 10 May 2008
84
80th
Far and away the best Python movie and stands up to re-watches better than Holy Grail, but I would still avoid watching it too often.
Rated 10 May 2008
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
98th
Brian: "You are all individuals!" - Crowd: "We are all individuals!" - Brian: "You are all different!" - Crowd: "We are all different!" - one guy: "I'm not" - Crowd: "Shh!"
Rated 14 Aug 2007
orcunyondemorcunyondem
Rated 30 Mar 2019
96
94th
Almost all of what they pointed are true. I love it.
Rated 30 Mar 2019
twincinematwincinema
Rated 27 Dec 2015
60
35th
Y'know, I am not a Monty Python fan. *the audience gasps at such a brazen statement* Does this upset you, reader? I hope you can understand that comedy is subjective, and that while you howl with laughter, I am dead inside.
Rated 27 Dec 2015
miss_marpleMiss Marple
Rated 07 Oct 2011
75
57th
Always look on the bright side of life ;)
Rated 07 Oct 2011
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
76
86th
The film so funny Norway had to ban it.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
91
97th
Satirical, and down right hilarious. Packed full of brilliant comic performances and a perfect Python script, this is probably their finest achievement.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 06 Apr 2009
75
49th
It contains some of the most intelligent and insightful humour of Monty Python's career, and it has the most coherent plot and story, but it also falls into the recurrent Monty Python bad habits of racism, ableism and transphobia. I mean, this movie came out only a few month before the 1980s and it still literally has a man in Black Face at one point. Like most Flying Circus sketches, it would much funnier it wasn't so offensive and had such dated values.
Rated 06 Apr 2009
qvtQVT
Rated 28 Jan 2009
90
92nd
This and Annie Hall are the two movies from which all modern comedy descend.
Rated 28 Jan 2009
calhardingcalharding
Rated 05 Sep 2008
88
86th
Brilliant, as you ought to expect from Monty Python. A wicked send-up of Christianity, and religion in general, that manages to be dangerously provocative by actually getting the viewer to *think* instead of just being blindly insulting; all the while being hilarious and entertaining. A classic.
Rated 05 Sep 2008
sophiesophie
Rated 08 Apr 2008
95
98th
Incredibly funny. Over and over again.
Rated 08 Apr 2008
nouillesNouilles
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
96th
It has hysterical scenes that make you laugh out loud and the ending is just evil.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ronin167Ronin167
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
93rd
Extremely funny. I think it's the best of the Python films. It's only failing is that it's shot just like a TV show (i.e., it's a little flat looking).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
florvdeFlorVdE
Rated 18 Feb 2007
4
87th
Holy Grail was funnier, but Life of Brian may still be the better movie.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 26 Nov 2021
55
60th
More rooted in its time and place than one might think, its sophomoric philosophising probably makes more sense to the Masses than any amount of sophisticated nuance.
Rated 26 Nov 2021
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 12 May 2020
45
16th
This was the last of the main three MP films for me, and The Holy Grail remains at the top. The stoning scene was easily the funniest for me, followed by Biggus Dickus. Outside of that, a lot of the jokes went on far longer than they needed to, and since the story and characters are nearly nonexistent, it heavily relies on the humor to be consistent. Hardcore MP fans will surely love it, but I think it’s better to watch its best clips, which luckily hold up to their better sketches.
Rated 12 May 2020
offlineozofflineoz
Rated 10 May 2020
70
59th
Under Quarantine Film Reviews #78: All right, but apart from the sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the freshwater system, and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?
Rated 10 May 2020
medikolaynmedikolayn
Rated 22 Oct 2019
86
88th
americani ite domum.
Rated 22 Oct 2019
inkwell0121Inkwell0121
Rated 10 Sep 2019
96
70th
While not quite the masterpiece that is Holy Grail, Life of Brian benefits from incisive religious satire, individual jokes that are gut-busting and better than Holy Grail in their way, and an overall sense of farce about the proceedings. By contrast, it's more uneven, and some jokes don't quite land but also don't outstay their welcome. Altogether, a worthy sophomore cinematic effort that doesn't quite match its predecessor.
Rated 10 Sep 2019
itsbenitsben
Rated 23 Jan 2019
0
6th
There is literally nothing redeeming about this movie
Rated 23 Jan 2019
poormoosePoorMoose
Rated 07 Aug 2018
80
73rd
Ditch the aliens and the transphobic part and it would be even higher, but as it is endlessly quotable and the right kind of stupid
Rated 07 Aug 2018
larmorlarmor
Rated 27 Jan 2018
64
56th
Probably my least favorite of the Pythons. While it is sometimes incredibly funny and clever, it punches down a lot -too much- to the point of being reactionary (transphobia, racism, colonialism, ableism...). I prefer them when they punch up or when they go full absurd.
Rated 27 Jan 2018
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 27 Feb 2017
95
98th
Fans of Monty Python debate over weather this movie or "Holy Grail" is better, however most of them generally agree on them being two of the funniest movies ever. The satire in this film is possibly the group's sharpest. However, the laughs are more subdued than the ones allowed by the relentless silliness of "Holy Grail"
Rated 27 Feb 2017
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 13 Nov 2014
91
97th
Probably the best Python movie. Not necessarily the funniest (although still sidesplittingly hilarious) but the most coherent and solidly packaged. Whereas the other films feel somewhat like a chaotic series of sketches, this one also holds together as a story.
Rated 13 Nov 2014
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 04 Jul 2013
55
74th
Lacks the consistently excellent pacing and humor of THG [I'd say THG has really only two weak parts in the whole film], but individual moments, e.g. the spectacularly twisted 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,' are fantastic. Graham Chapman's Brian is also beautifully earnest, and gives LoB a more character-based vitality that is unique among Python stuff-- "Life's a piece of shit / When you look at it."
Rated 04 Jul 2013
neonmanNeonman
Rated 18 Jun 2013
72
44th
It seems a lot of the time this film can't get its humour beyond placing modern life-isms in this old Biblical setting, but there are still a number of good jokes (especially the sequence when Brian falls off the tower, and the crucifixion guards) and it's a fun, easy watch.
Rated 18 Jun 2013
paxtonPaxton
Rated 27 Jan 2012
70
65th
Oh you Brits.
Rated 27 Jan 2012
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 05 Nov 2011
94
78th
He's not the Messiah! Life of Brian remains even today as another great comedy classic of the late 80's with it's jokes (offensive or not) that make this little movie worth the watch. Understand? Biggus Dickus?!
Rated 05 Nov 2011
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 21 Apr 2011
90
97th
Python's second masterpiece is not only teeming with iconic, hilarious scenes but is also a very witty depiction and exploration of human behaviours and psychological traits that remain topical to this day, from messianism, zealotry, subservience and conformism to selfishness, hypocrisy, pettiness and opportunism. Ultimately, it's a film advocating independent thinking, undercutting and renouncing the doom and gloom of Christianity and ending with the most legendary optimistic song of all time.
Rated 21 Apr 2011
dmarquesdmarques
Rated 07 Nov 2010
89
89th
Better than Holy Grail
Rated 07 Nov 2010
vesupriavesupria
Rated 22 Oct 2010
7
78th
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 31 Jan 2010
90
97th
I'm willing to bet that modern day religion is more like this movie than we like to let on.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
katje_iikatje_
Rated 05 Sep 2009
91
96th
My favorite Python movie. Graham Chapman is wonderful and Jones knew how to make it work for the whole group.
Rated 05 Sep 2009
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 02 Sep 2009
92
97th
As extravagant and satirical as the Holy Grail, packed with an epic, incredibly hilarious and intelligent finale.
Rated 02 Sep 2009
redlegbebopRedLegBebop
Rated 20 Jul 2009
99
98th
Perhaps the best comedy film of all time. We're all individuals.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 02 Dec 2008
60
34th
Pretty hit and miss....but when it does hit, it is pretty hilarious.
Rated 02 Dec 2008
andaybandayb
Rated 01 Sep 2008
65
68th
It's a decent comedy, but more of a series of comedic sketches than a real movie. If you're into monthy python then it's probably hilarious, but if you're not accustomed to it, you'll hardly find the movie special.
Rated 01 Sep 2008
psychedelicrpsychedelicr
Rated 06 Jul 2008
90
85th
Drop-dead hilarious Python piece!
Rated 06 Jul 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 12 Jun 2008
8
82nd
On par with Holy Grail, but not quite as good. It's just hilarious satire that criticizes Christianity. What's not to love?
Rated 12 Jun 2008
la_bohemela boheme
Rated 02 Mar 2008
90
88th
Python's best movie.
Rated 02 Mar 2008
tonydaltonydal
Rated 23 Sep 2007
85
88th
"I just really think it would be good if you would all learn to think for yourselves." "Yes, this is brilliant! Tell us more." "No, you don't seem to understand--I'm saying you should be your own beacons." "Truly this man is blessed! We will follow him anywhere."
Rated 23 Sep 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
73rd
I hate to say it, but this really doesn't hold a candle to Holy Grail, at least in terms of chuckles per minute. There's a lot of parts that fall kinda flat and some even seem to drag on. I found myself anticipating certain scenes and then being slightly disappointed when they weren't as laughtastic as I'd remembered. Still, it's better than most comedies, and it looks great (especially in hi-def). And you have to admire the intelligence and audacity of it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sweetsin0rsweetsin0r
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Ha, Ha , Ha, Ha, If only I could stop laughing long enough to tell you how funny this is. "always look on the bright side of life... "
Rated 14 Aug 2007
eveeluneveelun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
85th
Though it never reaches the peaks of hilarity achieved in Holy Grail, this has a more consistent narrative structure that gives it a bit more depth and room to work with. It still is way funnier than most comedies, with some great memorable gags and a wonderful ending.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
woozybWoozyB
Rated 11 Jun 2007
100
98th
Flawless religious and social commentary.
Rated 11 Jun 2007
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 02 May 2007
75
74th
A few unfunny jabs at speech impediments mar an otherwise streamlined and acerbic satire of ideological and religious fundamentalism.
Rated 02 May 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 16 Feb 2007
80
95th
This is comedy at its best.
Rated 16 Feb 2007
thatyoungmthatyoungm
Rated 22 Dec 2024
88
61st
It has a lot of the abstract silliness that Holy Grail does, but Life of Brian contains a lot more wordplay heavy scenes that feel like extended Monty Python sketches. I also like that there is an undercurrent of smarter satire mocking the abuse of organized religion, masquerading as lowbrow comedy. The jokes come fast and furious and there really isn't a dull moment in this comedy.
Rated 22 Dec 2024
danny42Danny42
Rated 26 Dec 2023
45
34th
Honestly, I don't know what I was expecting, I don't really like comedies that much, and I'm a christian, so the way the film bases its story in the life of Jesus for comedic effect just doesn't sit well with me... also, the humor is just too british for my taste. The scene with the roman centurion correcting Brian's latin was great though.
Rated 26 Dec 2023
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 26 Dec 2023
83
83rd
Hits the highs of the best Python material with fewer misses (there's still a few) and it's also a remarkably sharp takedown satire of religion as well, especially in the second half.
Rated 26 Dec 2023
mojojoestarMojoJoestar
Rated 07 Jul 2023
35
5th
Yeeeah, this one did almost nothing for me. There were a few laughs but for the most part, meh.
Rated 07 Jul 2023
jsoundsJSounds
Rated 10 Apr 2023
52
27th
I can imagine, for it's time, it was amazing. But some jokes just didn't land for me and it felt a bit too long. I dunno, I don't think I'm the right demographic.
Rated 10 Apr 2023
scuffedScuffed
Rated 15 Mar 2023
40
8th
Not the worst but some of these old comedies are hard to get through.
Rated 15 Mar 2023
vgnpwrzvgnpwrz
Rated 05 Dec 2022
52
37th
It’s ok. I liked it a little. Lots of dated dad jokes type humor
Rated 05 Dec 2022
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 03 Jul 2022
74
48th
When compared to current comedies, "Life of Brian" and Monty Python as a whole are decidedly more tame. Yet, this is a classic for reason, and while some of the jokes have lost their gusto with the changing of the times, I still found that others remained worth a guffaw, chuckle, or genuine whole body laugh.
Rated 03 Jul 2022
imomercetinImOmerCetin
Rated 19 Apr 2022
86
94th
You'll see it's all a show, keep 'em laughing as you go. Just remember, that the last laugh is on you!
Rated 19 Apr 2022
nightowlNightOwl
Rated 21 Sep 2021
80
63rd
Still funny after more than five viewings over forty years. The best of the MP films. EF 45, IF 35
Rated 21 Sep 2021
sadmanSadman
Rated 05 Aug 2021
70
30th
I recognize it as a classic that has been the inspiration for a lot to come and that it was plenty controversial when it came out. With that said, it just isn't as funny nowadays. The mother being played by one of the chaps was annoying as fudge to me, souring a lot of the experience. It is also the case that the filmmaking is... unruly for most the time. That isn't to say that parts of it still works wonders. It did make me mourn that not more high-concept comedies like it are being made.
Rated 05 Aug 2021
cromalincromalin
Rated 02 Mar 2021
92
0th
Some of the jokes have aged poorly, but it's still very funny.
Rated 02 Mar 2021
larsvontrierLarsVonTrier
Rated 02 Feb 2021
4
93rd
just for the "history's first grammar nazi" section, this movie deserves a special place.
Rated 02 Feb 2021
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 15 Dec 2020
83
82nd
It's Monty Python which means it's both insanely brilliant and insanely stupid. Don't watch it if you don't like to laugh.
Rated 15 Dec 2020
selcukburcakselcukburcak
Rated 13 Dec 2020
84
89th
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Rated 13 Dec 2020
jordanchasejordanchase
Rated 03 Oct 2020
85
85th
03.10.2020, Kartal
Rated 03 Oct 2020
aalperraaaalperraa
Rated 30 Sep 2020
85
89th
03.09.2020, Umraniye
Rated 30 Sep 2020
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 12 Aug 2020
79
87th
Very funny, lots of laugh out loud moments. Some sharp satire and some less sharp. But overall, easily recommended.
Rated 12 Aug 2020
gargom04Gargom04
Rated 07 Aug 2020
75
60th
Opinión personal: 7,5 Actores: 7 Planos: 7 Guión: 7 BSO/FX: 9 Total: 75
Rated 07 Aug 2020
karbonaichKarbonaich
Rated 05 Jun 2020
85
73rd
w/ Kaan
Rated 05 Jun 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 13 Mar 2020
83
94th
Seen: 2.
Rated 13 Mar 2020
instiInsti
Rated 24 Nov 2019
85
86th
I have a very great friend in Rome called Biggus Dickus
Rated 24 Nov 2019
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 17 Oct 2019
96
90th
A
Rated 17 Oct 2019
milkacowmilkacow
Rated 14 May 2019
85
61st
A blessing! A blessing!
Rated 14 May 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 29 Apr 2019
60
27th
Reg: "Fuck off! 'Judean People's Front'. We're the People's Front of Judea!"
Rated 29 Apr 2019
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 03 Mar 2019
20
10th
45 minutes in and I had smiled a little twice. Maybe it's just an exceptionally slow-burn, but I had to turn it off when nothing interesting or funny had happened after half the movie's runtime.
Rated 03 Mar 2019
stuie299stuie299
Rated 03 Feb 2019
60
14th
A rambling, tiring movie. I liked Holy Grail well enough, but this just isn't any where near as funny. The humor seems very dated compared to other parodies like Airplane or Mel Brooks filmography. "The Bright Side of Life" song at least made for a good ending.
Rated 03 Feb 2019
2256a7a3902256a7a390
Rated 17 Dec 2018
83
36th
https://movies.supertran.net/2018/10/monty-pythons-life-of-brian-1979.html
Rated 17 Dec 2018
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 10 Dec 2018
60
52nd
It's a funny movie, I can see the appeal when it was made because it has some trully iconic moments like the ending and it is very audacious in approaching a very touchy subject as Christianity, but watching it today it feels a bit outdated.
Rated 10 Dec 2018
antidood1antidood1
Rated 22 Nov 2018
75
71st
Life of Brian manages to be both hilarious and poignant. It's offensive only to the blindly devotional, never ridiculing Christianity as a whole, but only the aspects that they find ridiculous or problematic. The "follow the shoe!" scene is a prime example of this, and possibly my favorite scene in the movie. The ending song is also fantastic. To me it felt like a summary of the Pythons' attitude: don't take stuff so seriously, just dance and laugh and whistle through life!
Rated 22 Nov 2018
osmanamanosmanaman
Rated 21 Nov 2018
50
11th
does not make sense and i did laugh only one time among all film
Rated 21 Nov 2018
vv238vv238
Rated 18 Sep 2018
86
92nd
Life of Brian isn't exactly very subtle when it comes to its message. But then again, it isn't trying to be subtle either, it's trying to be Monty Python doing Monty Python things to the origins of Christianity. So it's a silly take on Jesus done in only a way these guys can do it. Not quite on the level of The Holy Grail but still hilarious in its own right.
Rated 18 Sep 2018
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 04 Sep 2018
90
90th
Monty Python's take on Christianity is hilarious. Classic jokes throughout with an amazing ending song.
Rated 04 Sep 2018
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 30 Jul 2018
40
15th
The bad stuff tries way too hard and the good stuff is beat into the ground with a sledgehammer. The "religious satire" might be good if this was the first satire you've ever seen, I guess.
Rated 30 Jul 2018
batmantisBatmantis
Rated 19 May 2018
85
90th
3/17/19 - Rewatched a few weeks ago. I would say it's on par (or just below) with Holy Grail, though they should have spent more time on the "Brian the preacher" section of the film. 8/12/22 - Adjusted rating. Nowadays I think it's better than Holy Grail, which is still good, but this movie seems fresher.
Rated 19 May 2018
moopermooper
Rated 15 May 2018
81
90th
What a great classic.
Rated 15 May 2018
rcmaccrcmacc
Rated 06 May 2018
98
96th
Monty Python's Magnum Opus. This is their greatest work and what I like to call the funniest movie ever and my favorite comedy.
Rated 06 May 2018
qwershadyqwershady
Rated 03 May 2018
82
93rd
breath-takingly hilarious
Rated 03 May 2018
jpotiijpotII
Rated 12 Nov 2017
37
28th
Peixes. Iluminista.
Rated 12 Nov 2017
t1nusk4t1nusk4
Rated 06 Aug 2017
100
97th
This is my go-to feel-good movie. Classic British humor, whimsical, poking fun at just about everything - this is Monty Python at their best.
Rated 06 Aug 2017
luordluord
Rated 04 Aug 2017
66
59th
I was probably not the audience for it. I didn't laugh once but I do think the cast is charismatic.
Rated 04 Aug 2017
babaracusbabaracus
Rated 13 Apr 2017
9
91st
my favorite easter movie. now fuck off!
Rated 13 Apr 2017
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 24 Mar 2017
87
98th
The boys of Python are running wild with their satire in this one which holds up well almost 40 years later now. Life's a piece of shit --- that's blasphemy!
Rated 24 Mar 2017
obdurateObdurate
Rated 19 Feb 2017
85
81st
I really liked it, but it wasn't as funny as Holy Grail. Still a great satire with some memorable scenes, that's very playful and has a cohesive narrative.
Rated 19 Feb 2017
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
88
82nd
hilarious. maybe more consistently funny than holy grail
Rated 21 Nov 2016
beautyblissBeautyBliss
Rated 27 Aug 2016
80
61st
A Monty Python classic, must see. However, it's not that great. Most of the jokes are grimace inspiring. But there are also some classics (Biggus Dickus).
Rated 27 Aug 2016
tsvetetsvete
Rated 15 Jul 2016
89
56th
1
Rated 15 Jul 2016
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 13 Jun 2016
90
87th
He had arms, and legs, and feet and hands... his name was Brian! This movie by the Monty Python gang is really fun. It may not be the Holy Grail of their films, but it is really quite good. My favorite scene would have to be the grammar Roman who was correcting the graffiti. I also loved the time period that this movie was set in. It was fun to see a spoof on the Biblical times. Once again, John Cleese killed it...
Rated 13 Jun 2016

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