Now, before we get into the basics of how you can watch 'Life of Brian' right now, here are some essential information about the Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures comedy flick. Life of Brian starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min. The release date of the movie is August 17th, 1979. The movie received a user score of 78/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 4,720 active users.
Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "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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'Life of Brian' Release Dates
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