Life of Brian

Life of Brian (1979)

1979-08-17 · 94 min · Rating 7.76/10 (4866 votes)

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.

Comedy

Keywords

anarchic comedy bethlehem crucifixion hilarious independence movement jewry mother son relationship parody religion religious satire roman empire satire sermon on the mount three kings

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