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.
Directed by Terry Jones
roman empire
jewry
three kings
crucifixion
bethlehem
independence movement
satire
parody
religion
sermon on the mount
anarchic comedy
mother son relationship
hilarious
religious satire
Rank
#12 in 1979·#1833 overall
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
4.0 / 5
Where to Watch
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
Crew
Terry Jones
Director
Graham Chapman
Screenplay
John Cleese
Screenplay
Terry Gilliam
Screenplay
Eric Idle
Screenplay
Terry Jones
Screenplay
Michael Palin
Screenplay
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Julian Doyle
Editor
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Tarak Ben Ammar
Executive Producer
George Harrison
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
1847 reviews
Redux
8.0★ · 03/11/26
Holy fucking shit I just witnessed? Producer got unlimited money and used it properly Holy grail song in the end
Holy fucking shit I just witnessed? Producer got unlimited money and used it properly Holy grail song in the end
1
Hendra Syahnanda
8.0★ · 02/28/26
This happened to my close and personal friend Biggus Dickus and his wife, Incontinentia Buttocks.
This happened to my close and personal friend Biggus Dickus and his wife, Incontinentia Buttocks.
1
Connor Fallon
7.0★ · 02/10/25
wome is your fwiend!
wome is your fwiend!
1
Jimmy Wpaylel
7.0★ · 05/25/26
It’s definitely a movie.
It’s definitely a movie.
ZodiacPRO
9.6★ · 02/23/26
96/100 ABSOLUTE COMEDY!!!
"Biggus Dickus"
Life of Brian (1979) is arguably one of the best comedy and the funniest films I've ever watched. The film is way better than I could have imagined.
96/100 ABSOLUTE COMEDY!!!
"Biggus Dickus"
Life of Brian (1979) is arguably one of the best comedy and the funniest films I've ever watched. The film is way better than I could have imagined.