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."
Originally released in 1983. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a comedy film. directed by Terry Jones.
Starring Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, and John Cleese
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (2,028 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$42.7M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $42,749,697
Production Companies
- Celandine Films
- The Monty Python Partnership
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life about?
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 H...
Who directed Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life was directed by Terry Jones.
How long is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Monty Python's The Meaning of Life released?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life was released on March 31, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
The main cast of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life includes Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones.
Is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life worth watching?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 2,028 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.