Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983, English. Directed by Terry Jones.
It took God six days to create the heavens and the earth...and Monty Python ninety minutes to screw it up.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Terry JonesDirector
- Terry GilliamVarious Roles
- Graham ChapmanVarious Roles
- John CleeseVarious Roles
- Eric IdleVarious Roles
- Terry JonesVarious Roles
- Michael PalinVarious Roles
- Carol ClevelandVarious Roles
- Simon JonesCedric
- Patricia QuinnMrs. Williams
- Judy LoeNurse #1
- Andrew Bicknell(Segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance")
- Andrew MacLachlanGroom
Details
- Released
- 31 March 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $43M
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Monty Python's The Meaning of Life: quick answers
Is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 2,214 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Monty Python's The Meaning of Life have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life on?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
If you liked Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, try Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Cunk on Life, In the Loop.
Who directed Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) was directed by Terry Jones and stars Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, John Cleese.