Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2009, Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is a documentary and comedy series.
What it’s about. A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.
Who’s in it. Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) stars Graham Chapman as Self (archive footage), John Cleese as Self, Michael Palin as Self and Eric Idle as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)?
- In US, Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) worth watching?
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)?
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam.
- When was Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) released?
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) was released in 2009.