Movie

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

“It took God six days to create the heavens and the earth...and Monty Python ninety minutes to screw it up.”

★ 7.3(2,130)19831h 47m

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is streaming on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Terry Jones
Release date: 1983-03-31
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $42,749,697
Budget: $9,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Celandine Films

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life — trailer

About Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a 1983 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Terry Jones, starring Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman and John Cleese. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 2,130 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Monty Python's The Meaning of Life in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes into a pirate ship. Then there's the National Health doctors who try to claim a healthy liver from a still-living donor. The world's most voracious glutton brings the art of vomiting to new heights before his spectacular demise.

Cast

Terry Gilliam

Various Roles

Graham Chapman

Various Roles

John Cleese

Various Roles

Eric Idle

Various Roles

Terry Jones

Various Roles

Michael Palin

Various Roles

Carol Cleveland

Various Roles

Simon Jones

Cedric

Patricia Quinn

Mrs. Williams

Judy Loe

Nurse #1

Andrew Bicknell

(Segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance")

Andrew MacLachlan

Groom

Themes & keywords

sense of lifecomediansatiresketchbreaking the fourth wallaftercreditsstingerduringcreditsstingervignettethe meaning of lifeanarchic comedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Monty Python's The Meaning of Life in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Monty Python's The Meaning of Life on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life on Netflix?+

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+.

How long is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?+

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?+

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life stars Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle and Terry Jones.

When did Monty Python's The Meaning of Life come out?+

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a 1983 movie directed by Terry Jones.

What genre is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?+

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is Comedy film.

Who directed Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?+

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life was directed by Terry Jones.