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Life of Brian

Life of Brian (1979)

He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.

Radar 51Stable signalGB:151h 34mComedy

The Radar read

A middle-of-the-pack signal worth a look, with a decent sample behind its rating.

Synopsis

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.

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✗ Not for kidsOlder teens and adults · GB 15

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Radar score51/100
Quality signal73/100
Audience rating7.8
Votes counted4,992
Trust signalStable signal

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