Life of Brian

Name: Life of Brian
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-08-17
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

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

7.8(4,805 votes)

1979

1h 34m

Comedy

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Overview

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.