Life of Brian
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, and Kanopy.
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Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer
Life of Brian ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
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Frequently asked questions about Life of Brian
Where can I watch Life of Brian in the United States?
Life of Brian is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Life of Brian on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Life of Brian is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, and Kanopy.
Can I watch Life of Brian for free?
Life of Brian streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Kanopy, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Life of Brian?
Life of Brian scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Life of Brian?
Life of Brian stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, and Terry Jones. Terry Jones is the director.
How long is Life of Brian?
Life of Brian runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
When did Life of Brian come out?
Life of Brian was released on August 17, 1979.
Which studio made Life of Brian?
Life of Brian was produced by Handmade Films and Python (Monty) Pictures in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Life of Brian?
Life of Brian was made on a budget of $4,000,000.
How much did Life of Brian make at the box office?
Life of Brian grossed $20,833,252 worldwide, against a budget of $4,000,000.
What languages is Life of Brian in?
Life of Brian is in English and Latin, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.