Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

It took God six days to create the heavens and the earth...and Monty Python ninety minutes to screw it up.

7.3 /10 2,067 votes
March 31, 1983 1h 47m Released

Storyline

Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes into a pirate ship. Then there's the National Health doctors who try to claim a healthy liver from a still-living donor. The world's most voracious glutton brings the art of vomiting to new heights before his spectacular demise.

Key Information

Director Terry Jones
Writers Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam
Studio Celandine Films
Rating 7.3/10
Language EN
Budget $9,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Various Roles

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Various Roles

John Cleese

John Cleese

Various Roles

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Various Roles

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Various Roles

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Various Roles

Carol Cleveland

Carol Cleveland

Various Roles

Simon Jones

Simon Jones

Cedric

Patricia Quinn

Patricia Quinn

Mrs. Williams

Judy Loe

Judy Loe

Nurse #1

Andrew Bicknell

Andrew Bicknell

(Segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance")

Andrew MacLachlan

Andrew MacLachlan

Groom

Frequently Asked Questions

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life was released on March 31, 1983.

The runtime of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is 1h 47m.

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a Comedy movie.

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life was directed by Terry Jones.

The main cast of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life includes Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, John Cleese.

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is originally in English.