Life of Brian

Life of Brian

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

Directed by Terry Jones

Produced by Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures

197994 min7.8 / 10

A wildly absurdist religious satire that uses anarchic comedy and surreal logic to skewer faith, authority, and organized religion with irreverent intelligence.

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.

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  • Is Life of Brian one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 100% of films.

  • Is Life of Brian sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does Life of Brian end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Life of Brian scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Life of Brian violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Life of Brian easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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96/ 100

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