Monty Python Movies: Release Order

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1971 - 19835 Films7h 40m4.4 Average

Monty Python brought their absurdist comedy from television to the big screen with five theatrical releases. This legendary British troupe created a unique blend of intellectual humor, surreal sketches, and satirical storytelling that influenced comedy for generations.

This Release Order includes all five films, though it's important to note that two are sketch compilations (And Now for Something Completely Different and Live at the Hollywood Bowl) while three are narrative feature films. The progression shows the Pythons' evolution from repackaging TV material to creating original cinematic works of increased ambition and scope.

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And Now for Something Completely Different poster

And Now for Something Completely Different

19711h 28m4.2
Director: Ian MacNaughton
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

A collection of classic sketches from the first two seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus, featuring the legendary British comedy troupe's absurdist humor and iconic characters.

Comedy
2
Monty Python and the Holy Grail poster

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

19751h 31m4.7
Director: Terry Jones
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones

King Arthur and his knights embark on a absurd quest for the Holy Grail in this iconic Monty Python comedy. Along the way they encounter ridiculous obstacles and characters in a brilliant parody of Arthurian legend.

AdventureComedyFantasy
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Life of Brian poster

Life of Brian

19791h 34m4.6
Director: Terry Jones
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

Brian Cohen, an ordinary young Jewish man, is mistakenly hailed as the Messiah through a series of absurd events. This Monty Python comedy follows his misadventures as he deals with devoted followers, his overbearing mother, and various eccentric characters in a satirical take on Biblical times.

Comedy
4
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl poster

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

19821h 20m4.4
Director: Terry Hughes
Cast: Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

The legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python performs their most beloved sketches live at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, featuring classic routines and material from their early careers.

Comedy
5
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life poster

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

19831h 47m4.3
Director: Terry Jones
Cast: Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

Monty Python's irreverent sketch comedy explores life's biggest questions through a series of absurd and outrageous vignettes. From a London insurance company that becomes a pirate ship to gluttonous dinner guests, the film delivers the troupe's signature brand of surreal British humor.

Comedy