Where to watch Life of Brian(1979)
In the United States, Life of Brian is available to stream on Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Life of Brian
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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Life of Brian plot summary
He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 17, 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- Comedy
- Directed by
- Terry Jones
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 · 5,138 votes
Life of Brian trailer
Cast
Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence BaylerGregory
Carol ClevelandMrs. Gregory
Kenneth ColleyJesus
Neil InnesA Weedy Samaritan
FAQ
Where can I watch Life of Brian?
In the United States, Life of Brian is available to stream on Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Life of Brian?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
How long is Life of Brian?
Life of Brian runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
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