Life of Brian

1979 · Directed by Terry Jones

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.

Cast: John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, George Harrison, Graham Chapman, Gwen Taylor, Kenneth Colley, Carol Cleveland, Charles McKeown, Chris Langham

Rating: 7.763/10 from 3,669 votes