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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

History is turned on its comic head when, in tenth-century England, King Arthur travels the countryside to find knights who will join him at the Round Table in Camelot. Gathering up the men is a tale in itself but after a bit of a party at Camelot, many decide to leave only to be stopped by God, who sends them on a quest: to find the Holy Grail. After a series of individual adventures, the knights are reunited but must face a wizard named Tim the Enchanter, killer rabbits and lessons in the use of holy hand grenades. Their quest comes to an end however when the Police intervene - just what you would expect in a Monty Python movie. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy), release year 1975, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Monty Python and the Holy Grail

History is turned on its comic head when, in tenth-century England, King Arthur travels the countryside to find knights who will join him at the Round Table in Camelot. Gathering up the men is a tale in itself but after a bit of a party at Camelot, many decide to leave only to be stopped by God, who sends them on a quest: to find the Holy Grail. After a series of individual adventures, the knights are reunited but must face a wizard named Tim the Enchanter, killer rabbits and lessons in the use of holy hand grenades. Their quest comes to an end however when the Police intervene - just what you would expect in a Monty Python movie.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy), release year 1975, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1975
  • Released 18 Jul 1975
  • Runtime 91 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.2/10 from 599,882 votes
  • Metascore 91/100
  • Genres Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
  • Languages English, French, Latin, Swedish
  • Countries United Kingdom

Cast

Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle

Direction and writing

Directed by: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones

Written by: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle

Awards and recognition

2 wins & 2 nominations total

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