Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1983, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a comedy film directed by Terry Jones, running about 107 minutes. “It took God six days to create the heavens and the earth...and Monty Python ninety minutes to screw it up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life stars Terry Gilliam as Various Roles, Graham Chapman as Various Roles, John Cleese as Various Roles and Eric Idle as Various Roles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monty Python's The Meaning of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)?
- In US, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is available to 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 The Meaning of Life worth watching?
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life stars Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle and Terry Jones.
- When was Monty Python's The Meaning of Life released?
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.