Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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1975

1h 31m

Comedy

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A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.

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Critics Consensus

A cult classic as gut-bustingly hilarious as it is blithely ridiculous, Monty Python and the Holy Grail has lost none of its exceedingly silly charm.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

May 3, 2025

4/5

There is ostensible dramatic coherence in the quest for the Grail by Graham Chapman’s long-suffering King of the Britons.

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

Apr 1, 2025

It is quite the brightest home-grown comedy in ages.

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Colin Bennett

The Age (Australia)

Apr 1, 2025

There are uninspired lapses... and there are rich and hilarious moments of the absurd. A review cannot help turning into a catalogue of the hits rather than the misses.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 4, 2025

3.5/4

There's a semblance of a plot, but this is really just an excuse for the lads to engage in their unique brand of humor, which includes mimicry, dress-up, dry wit, slapstick, and glorious non sequitors.

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Patrick Beatty

ABC4 Utah

Jul 23, 2025

One of the best comedies ever made.

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

May 5, 2025

4/5

The cast's comedic versatility shines as each Monty Python member takes on multiple roles, making the film a hilarious and unforgettable classic.

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Euan H

@RT37982756 5 days ago

Love this film and a great film to grow up with.

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Andrew T

@RT72355796 5 days ago

This is Monty Python at their absolute best! This movie is comedy GOLD!!! Comedies do not get much better than this! 10/10

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Fifty T

@RT01421419 Nov 4, 2026

The Funniest History Lesson Never Taught Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of those rare comedy classics that somehow gets funnier every time you revisit it. I love this little gem - it's endlessly quotable, wildly inventive, and still feels fresh decades later. It leans confidently into satire and full-blown historical parody, turning the Arthurian legend into a playground for absurd, self-referential humour. It doesn't follow a traditional structure, and that's the point. It jumps from one ridiculous scenario to another, introducing unforgettable characters who exist purely to deliver a punchline... and it never feels disjointed. What stood out this time was how well it plays across generations: my teen kids laughed just as much at the sharp dialogue and layered jokes. Even the simple animation inserts feel innovative. A blueprint for absurdist humour done right - iconic, endlessly rewatchable, and proudly ridiculous. And yes... "Ni!" still lands every single time. 8.5/10.

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John K

@RT59028310 Nov 2, 2026

Endlessly quotable, always hilarious, my favorite comedy of all time!

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Andrew L

@Shoe2 Nov 1, 2026

Of all comedy movies of all time this may be the most quotable. As a child, we would literally recite this movie word-for-word to each other on the school bus to keep ourselves entertained before there was internet and cell phones. If you enjoy medieval or fantasy literature, this is by far the best sattire of that genre of all time and the most well known as well. A must see!

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Owen M

@MalcolmToddLover2 Oct 15, 2026

My dad showed me this and I’ve loved this movie ever since.

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A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.

Director: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
Producer: Mark Forstater
Screenwriter: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Michael White Productions, Python (Monty) Pictures Limited, National Film Trustee Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 1975, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 4, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.8M
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Mono

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