Monty Python’s Life of Brian

The anarchic irreverence of British comedy legends Monty Python is at its most inspired in this brilliant send-up of the blockbuster biblical epic. In a stable in ancient Jerusalem, a child is born—a child who will grow up to be . . . Brian (Graham Chapman), an ordinary Judean who goes on to live an extraordinary life, becoming entangled in a plot to overthrow the Roman empire and being mistaken for the Messiah, among other unlikely events. Featuring ribald Roman puns, sharp political commentary, and an audacious crucifixion-themed musical number, the Pythons’ most ambitious film is a hilarious satire of dogma and blind faith in which nothing is sacred.

United Kingdom
1979
94 minutes
Color
1.85:1
English
Spine #61

Special Features

PYTHON-APPROVED 4K-UHD SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New 4K digital restoration, supervised by Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
Alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the special features
Two audio commentaries featuring Pythons Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin
The Story of Brian (2007), a making-of documentary
The Pythons (1979), a documentary about Monty Python filmed on location for Life of Brian
Behind-the-scenes Super 8 film shot by Palin
Five deleted scenes with commentary by the Pythons
Original British radio ads starring Mrs. Cleese, Mrs. Gilliam, Mrs. Idle, and Palin’s dentist
Original illustrated recording by the Pythons of an early version of their screenplay
Animated stills gallery
Trailer
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
PLUS: An essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri

Cover based on an original theatrical poster by Terry Gilliam

Coming soon, available Apr 14, 2026

4K Ultra HD 2 Discs $39.96 SRP: $49.95

Blu‑ray 2 Discs $31.96 SRP: $39.95

PYTHON-APPROVED 4K-UHD SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New 4K digital restoration, supervised by Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
Alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the special features
Two audio commentaries featuring Pythons Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin
The Story of Brian (2007), a making-of documentary
The Pythons (1979), a documentary about Monty Python filmed on location for Life of Brian
Behind-the-scenes Super 8 film shot by Palin
Five deleted scenes with commentary by the Pythons
Original British radio ads starring Mrs. Cleese, Mrs. Gilliam, Mrs. Idle, and Palin’s dentist
Original illustrated recording by the Pythons of an early version of their screenplay
Animated stills gallery
Trailer
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
PLUS: An essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri

Cover based on an original theatrical poster by Terry Gilliam

Cast & Credits

Cast

Graham Chapman: Second Wise Man; Brian Cohen; Biggus Dickus
John Cleese: First Wise Man; Reg; Jewish Official; Centurion of the Yard; Deadly Dirk; Arthur, a Passerby
Terry Gilliam: Another Person Further Forward; Masked Commando; Jailer; Blood-and-Thunder Prophet; Frank, a Passerby; Crucifee
Eric Idle: Mr. Cheeky; Stan, a.k.a. Loretta; A Confused Revolutionary; Harry the Haggler; Culprit Woman; Warris; Intensely Dull Youth; Centurion; Jailer’s Assistant; Otto; Mr. Frisbee III
Terry Jones: The Virgin Mandy; Colin, a Passerby; Simon the Holy Man; Bob Hoskins; Saintly Passerby
Michael Palin: Third Wise Man; Mr. Big Nose; Francis, a Revolutionary; Mrs. A; Ex-Leper; Ben, an Ancient Prisoner; Pontius Pilate; Boring Prophet; Eddie, a Passerby; Nisus Wettus