Monty Python and the Holy Grail
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.
Directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones · Adventure · Comedy · Fantasy · 91 min · 1975
Trailer
Director
Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
Writer
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Studio
N/A
Release
18 Jul 1975
Runtime
91 min
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Full Plot
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.
Cast & Characters
Graham Chapman
John Cleese
Eric Idle
Graham Chapman as:
Arthur, King of the Britons
The hiccuping guard
The middle head of the Three-Headed Giant
The voice of God
John Cleese as:
Sir Lancelot the Brave
The Black Knight
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $400,000, Monty Python and the Holy Grail has grossed $5.8M worldwide — about 14.4x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The film grossed $122,200 in its first three weeks in London.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
In January 1973, the Monty Python troupe wrote the first draft of the screenplay.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Monty Python and the Holy Grail holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (599,882 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (599,882 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monty Python and the Holy Grail's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Monty Python and the Holy Grail holds a 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Monty Python and the Holy Grail's IMDb rating?+
Monty Python and the Holy Grail has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 599,882 votes.
What is Monty Python and the Holy Grail's Metacritic score?+
Monty Python and the Holy Grail has a Metascore of 91/100 on Metacritic.
Is Monty Python and the Holy Grail good? What are critics saying?+
Monty Python and the Holy Grail holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (599,882 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Monty Python and the Holy Grail?+
Monty Python and the Holy Grail has a runtime of 91 min.
Who directed Monty Python and the Holy Grail?+
Monty Python and the Holy Grail was directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones.
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The reaction to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" is overwhelmingly positive, with many reviewers praising its unique blend of humor and satire. Critics see it as a high point in British comedy, with some noting that even those who haven't seen the film may find themselves laughing out loud from the trailer comments. The film's short length is also highlighted as a major advantage, allowing viewers to experience it multiple times without getting bored or losing interest.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
**One of the pinnacles of British humor.** This was my first contact with Monty Python, which I already knew famously, and I loved the movie. It is quite simply one of the high points of British humor. The film is easy enough to understand, parodying the Arthurian legends surroun…
Filipe Manuel Neto · 10/10Seriously, you could die laughing from this film. I remember the first time I watched this film, back in antenna days on the educational UHF station that was all fuzz, and even then I thought I would die laughing. The story of King Arthur always did beg for such a satire. The bit…
drystyx · 10/10Fortunately for me this was a rather short visit to the surreal land of Monty Python, and though it does have it's moments, I was really quite unimpressed by their Arthurian antics. We start with Graham Chapman's King Arthur gadding about England tying to recruit some suitably wo…
CinemaSerf · 6/10## **Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Review: An Unassailable, Coconut-Clapping 10/10 Masterpiece** To call *Monty Python and the Holy Grail* a mere "comedy" is a disservice akin to calling the Crown Jewels "some nice rocks." It is not just a film; it is a cultural atom bom…
misubisu · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
I cannot tell you how relieved I was this wasn't being remade. Some movies should never be remade, this is one of them for sure. 🐰
@Dozenspeed · 4823 likesi feel so honoured to be able to experience this once in a lifetime experience for the umpteenth time.
@raverdeath100 · 3977 likesi expect most of the audience will speak the film word for word for the whole of the movie.
@pauldwalker · 1473 likesTerry Gilliam collapsing backwards in his chair never fails to make me laugh even after 48 and a half years.
@waterspout8 · 1458 likesI can already imagine the amount of fans who’ll bring coconut husks to the theater.
@Kureemy · 2228 likes25% more peril? No match for the brave Sir Robin!
@Tester-sh1mn · 364 likesI'm 63 now. Last time I saw this in theater, was when I was15 years old. I still remember going to see it with my best friends. It was one of the defining movies of my youth, alongside 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Wars, and Tommy. So looking forward to this ❤
@TheScreamingFrog916 · 994 likesThis is such awesome news! I haven't seen this movie since the last time I saw it!
@JohnBaker-ki8vw · 748 likes
