Movie

Life of Brian

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

★ 7.8(4,974)19791h 34m

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Director: Terry Jones
Release date: 1979-08-17
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $20,833,252
Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Handmade Films

Life of Brian — trailer

About Life of Brian

Life of Brian is a 1979 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Terry Jones, starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Terry Gilliam. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 4,974 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life of Brian in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

John Cleese

Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur

Terry Gilliam

Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee

Eric Idle

Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee

Terry Jones

Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant

Michael Palin

Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus

Terence Bayler

Gregory

Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

Kenneth Colley

Jesus

Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Themes & keywords

roman empirejewrythree kingscrucifixionbethlehemindependence movementsatireparodyreligionsermon on the mountanarchic comedymother son relationshipantiquityhilariousreligious satire