Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983)
English musical film directed by Terry Jones
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m 112 min
- Released
- 31 March 1983
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 31 March 1983. It is directed by Terry Jones and stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Terry Gilliam.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Terry Jones
- Cast
- Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Carol Cleveland, Patricia Quinn, Simon Jones, Matt Frewer, Jane Leeves
- Cinematography
- Roger Pratt
- Editing
- Julian Doyle
- Music
- John Du Prez
- Written by
- Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $42.7 million
- Award
- Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
- Set in
- England
- Filmed in
- London, Hertfordshire
- Country
- United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 31 March 1983
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes, or 112 min.
When did Monty Python's The Meaning of Life release?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life released on 31 March 1983.
Who directed Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is directed by Terry Jones.
Who is in the cast of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life?
The cast of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life includes Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Where can I watch Monty Python's The Meaning of Life online?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life streams on Netflix.
How much did Monty Python's The Meaning of Life earn at the box office?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life grossed $42.7 million on a budget of $9 million.
What is Monty Python's The Meaning of Life rated in the US?
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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