Life of Brian
“He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.”
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.
Genres
Comedy
Studio
Handmade Films
Language
en
Status
Released
How Life of Brian performed
Budget
$4.0M
Worldwide Gross
$20.8M
Gross Profit
$16.8M
Return
5.2× budget
Opening Wknd (est.)
$3M
Source: TMDB. Domestic/international split (~45/55, genre-typical) and the opening-weekend figure (32% of the domestic run, typical for Comedy) are MoviesRankd estimates. Profit is gross revenue minus production budget and excludes marketing — studios typically need ~2–2.5× budget to break even.
Where to Watch
Cast
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
John Cleese
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Terry Gilliam
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Eric Idle
Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Terry Jones
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Michael Palin
Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Gregory
Terence Bayler
Gregory
Mrs. Gregory
Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory
Jesus
Kenneth Colley
Jesus
A Weedy Samaritan
Neil Innes
A Weedy Samaritan
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
Charles McKeown
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
John Young
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
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