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Movie poster: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
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Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983 · 107 min Comedy
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1983
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy
Director Terry Jones
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (2077 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Terry Jones

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Various Roles

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Various Roles

John Cleese

John Cleese

Various Roles

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Various Roles

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Various Roles

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Various Roles

Carol Cleveland

Carol Cleveland

Various Roles

Simon Jones

Simon Jones

Cedric

Patricia Quinn

Patricia Quinn

Mrs. Williams

Judy Loe

Judy Loe

Nurse #1

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