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Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Series · ★ 8.3

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Released in 1969, Monty Python's Flying Circus is a comedy series.

What it’s about. A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.

Who’s in it. Monty Python's Flying Circus stars John Cleese as Various / Announcer, Graham Chapman as Various, Michael Palin as Various / "It's" man and Terry Jones as Various, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Monty Python's Flying Circus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monty Python's Flying Circus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Monty Python's Flying Circus tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)?
In US, Monty Python's Flying Circus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Monty Python's Flying Circus worth watching?
Monty Python's Flying Circus holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Monty Python's Flying Circus?
Monty Python's Flying Circus stars John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Eric Idle.
When was Monty Python's Flying Circus released?
Monty Python's Flying Circus was released in 1969.