‎Life of Brian (1979) directed by Terry Jones • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd

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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.

Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Terry Jones Michael Palin Terence Bayler Carol Cleveland Kenneth Colley Neil Innes Charles McKeown John Young Gwen Taylor Sue Jones-Davies Peter Brett John Case Chris Langham Andrew MacLachlan Bernard McKenna Spike Milligan George Harrison Charles Knode

Country

Primary Language

English

Spoken Languages

English Latin

Alternative Titles

Jesus Christ: Lust for Glory, Monty Python's Life of Brian, Brian of Nazareth, The Gospel According to St. Brian, Monty Pythonův Život Briana, 布莱恩的一生, Brianin elämä, Monty Python: Brians liv, 라이프 오브 브라이언, Житие Брайана по Монти Пайтон, Das Leben des Brian, モンティ・パイソンライフ・オブ・ブライアン：1979, La vida de Brian, Monty Python: Život Briana, 브라이언의 일생, 몬티 파이튼의 라이프 오브 브라이언, Monty Pythons - Das Leben des Brian, Monty Python : La Vie de Brian, Brian élete, Život Briana, Monty Python: Brianin elämä, Brian di Nazareth, A Vida de Brian, 万世魔星, Жизнь Брайана по Монти Пайтон, Monty Python's Life of Brian - ett herrans liv, Monty Python's life of Brian - et herrens liv, Żywot Briana, Brian'ın Hayatı, Ένας Προφήτης... Μα Τι Προφήτης!, בריאן כוכב עליון, Profeten Brians liv og historier, Житије Брајаново, Brianov život, 萬世魔星, Буття Брайана за Монті Пайтоном, Животът на Брайън, Monty Python - La vie de Brian, Viața lui Brian, Briani elu, Cuộc Sống Của Brian, მონტი პაიტონი : ბრაიანის ცხოვრება, Brajano gyvenimas, モンティ・パイソンライフ・オブ・ブライアン, Montijs Paitons un Braiena dzīve, มอนตี้ ไพธอน กับชีวิตของไบรอัน, زندگی برایان, Brianovo življenje

Genre

Comedy

Themes

Crude humor and satire Faith and religion Amusing jokes and witty satire Funny jokes and crude humor Faith and spiritual journeys Gags, jokes, and slapstick humor Catchy songs and hilarious musical comedy Show All…

Theatrical limited

22 Jan 1999

Czechia15+

21 Mar 2024

Czechia12+

Theatrical

17 Aug 1979

USAR

08 Nov 1979

UK15

22 Nov 1979

AustraliaM

15 Dec 1979

Greece13

08 Apr 1980

FranceU

30 May 1980

Brazil14

05 Jun 1980

Belgium

14 Aug 1980

Germany12

25 Aug 1980

Denmark11
Sweden15

29 Oct 1980

Spain12

31 Oct 1980

Norway18

14 Nov 1980

PortugalM/12

06 Mar 1981

FinlandK-16

19 Dec 1981

Japan

22 Jul 1988

Ireland15

28 Mar 1991

ItalyT

06 Aug 2004

Norway12

18 Apr 2019

UK12A

Digital

28 May 2004

Poland16

01 Jan 2023

South Korea19

Physical

01 Jan 1982

Sweden15

01 Jan 1983

USAR

01 Jan 1990

USAR

26 Feb 2001

Sweden15

16 Mar 2006

Brazil

07 Feb 2008

Netherlands6

03 Oct 2011

Netherlands6

14 Dec 2011

Sweden15

TV

25 Dec 2001

Netherlands6

Australia

22 Nov 1979

TheatricalM

Belgium

05 Jun 1980

Theatrical

Brazil

30 May 1980

Theatrical14

16 Mar 2006

Physical

Czechia

22 Jan 1999

Theatrical limited15+ Projekt 100

21 Mar 2024

Theatrical limited12+

Denmark

25 Aug 1980

Theatrical11

Finland

06 Mar 1981

TheatricalK-16

France

08 Apr 1980

TheatricalU

Germany

14 Aug 1980

Theatrical12

Greece

15 Dec 1979

Theatrical13

Ireland

22 Jul 1988

Theatrical15

Italy

28 Mar 1991

TheatricalT

Japan

19 Dec 1981

Theatrical

Netherlands

25 Dec 2001

TV6 V8

07 Feb 2008

Physical6 Blu ray

03 Oct 2011

Physical6 DVD

Norway

31 Oct 1980

Theatrical18

06 Aug 2004

Theatrical12

Poland

28 May 2004

Digital16

Portugal

14 Nov 1980

TheatricalM/12

South Korea

01 Jan 2023

Digital19

Spain

29 Oct 1980

Theatrical12

Sweden

25 Aug 1980

Theatrical15

01 Jan 1982

Physical15 VHS

26 Feb 2001

Physical15 DVD

14 Dec 2011

Physical15 Blu-ray

UK

08 Nov 1979

Theatrical15

18 Apr 2019

Theatrical12A 40th-anniversary rerelease

USA

17 Aug 1979

TheatricalR

01 Jan 1983

PhysicalR Warner Home Video #2003 [VHS] 90 minutes

01 Jan 1990

PhysicalR Paramount Pictures #12871 [VHS] 94 minutes

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Life of Brian

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

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17 Aug 1979

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15 Dec 1979

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30 May 1980

05 Jun 1980

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25 Aug 1980

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28 May 2004

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01 Jan 1982

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01 Jan 1990

26 Feb 2001

16 Mar 2006

07 Feb 2008

03 Oct 2011

14 Dec 2011

TV

25 Dec 2001

Australia

22 Nov 1979

Belgium

05 Jun 1980

Brazil

30 May 1980

16 Mar 2006

Czechia

22 Jan 1999

21 Mar 2024

Denmark

25 Aug 1980

Finland

06 Mar 1981

France

08 Apr 1980

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Editor

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Executive Producers

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