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1979 | DIRECTED BY TERRY JONES

Life of Brian

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Movie Stats
Year
1979
Runtime
 94 minutes (1 hr 34 mins)
Certificates

15

R

M

13

D
Select Cast
John Cleese
Terry Gilliam
Terry Jones
Graham Chapman
Eric Idle
Michael Palin
Full cast and crew
Salty Popcorn Stats
First viewed:
3rd May 2019
Last viewed:
6th Jan 2025
Total views:
66
Release Dates
US release date
 US release
17th August 1979
46 years 2 months 18 days ago
Australia release date
 Australia
22nd November 1979
45 years 11 months 12 days ago
Netherlands release date
 Netherlands
13th December 1979
45 years 10 months 22 days ago
France release date
 France
8th April 1980
45 years 6 months 26 days ago
Brazil release date
 Brazil
30th May 1980
45 years 5 months 5 days ago
West Germany release date
 West Germany
14th August 1980
45 years 2 months 21 days ago
Total Grosses
United Kingdom Flag
UK total gross
  £2.8 Million
United States Flag
US total gross
  $646.1 Thousand
Cinema Tickets Sold
United Kingdom Flag
UK tickets sold
2.5 Million aprox.
United States Flag
US tickets sold
256,398 aprox.
Box Office Breakdown
UK Box Office
  • Released: 8th Nov '79
  • Debut box office: 9th Nov '79
  • Debut position: 1
  • Highest position: 1
  • Debut gross: £769.9 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 27
US Box Office
  • Release: 17th Aug '79
  • Debut position: 2
  • Highest position: 2
  • Debut gross: $140 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 22
Global Box Office
  • No global cinema data.
ADVERTISMENT
Directed by
terry jones Terry Jones
Starring
Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
terry jonesJohn CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
terry jonesTerry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood & Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
terry jonesTerry 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
Charles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen TaylorMrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-DaviesJudith
Peter Brett
John CasePilate's Wife
Chris LanghamAlfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlanAnother Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKennaParvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike MilliganSpike
Randy Feelgood
uncredited
Man / Woman
George Harrison
uncredited
Mr. Papadopolous
Charles Knode
uncredited
Passer-by
ADVERTISMENT
1979-08-17
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UK Box Office Info
Highest Place
1
Weeks at No.1
2
Weeks top 15
9
Total weeks
27
Total UK Gross:
£2,816,304
UK Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
Life of Brian - Original release
9 Nov 1979
1N
£769,925
£769,925
16 Nov 1979
1▲▼
£508,270
£1,481,503
23 Nov 1979
2▼
£327,444
£1,939,925
30 Nov 1979
2▲▼
£287,030
£2,356,119
7 Dec 1979
2▲▼
£116,823
£2,513,830
14 Dec 1979
3▼
£81,720
£2,581,718
21 Dec 1979
6▼
£64,167
£2,674,760
28 Dec 1979
6▲▼
£46,616
£2,735,361
4 Jan 1980
6▲▼
£17,554
£2,759,059
40th Anniversary
12 Apr 2019
34N
£4,418
£4,418
19 Apr 2019
21▲
£17,831
£22,249
26 Apr 2019
38▼
£1,525
£23,774
10 May 2019
43▼
£1,802
£25,576
17 May 2019
51▼
£681
£26,257
9 Aug 2019
50▲
£687
£26,944
6 Sep 2019
45▲
£1,046
£207,878
20 Sep 2019
37▲
£1,063
£208,941
8 Nov 2019
53▼
£620
£209,561
15 Nov 2019
52▲
£507
£210,068
21 Feb 2020
49▲
£205
£210,273
6 Mar 2020
35▲
£2,261
£212,534
25 Sep 2020
59▼
£171
£212,705
2 Oct 2020
57▲
£197
£212,902
25 Dec 2020
17▲
£482
£213,384
11 Mar 2022
42▼
£1,224
£229,717
2023 Rerelease
7 Apr 2023
19N
£21,078
£21,078
20 Dec 2024
42▼
£1,447
£39,452

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

North American Box Office Info
Highest Place
2
Weeks top 15
1
Total Weeks
22
Total US Gross:
$646,124
North American Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
17 Aug 1979
2N
$140,034
$140,034
30 Apr 2004
71▼
$26,376
$26,376
7 May 2004
61▲
$42,277
$79,201
14 May 2004
62▼
$40,886
$137,783
21 May 2004
41▲
$72,969
$228,842
28 May 2004
37▲
$69,609
$328,243
4 Jun 2004
50▼
$43,123
$415,605
11 Jun 2004
58▼
$28,151
$464,295
18 Jun 2004
57▲
$23,732
$502,423
25 Jun 2004
77▼
$9,369
$525,695
2 Jul 2004
58▲
$8,969
$539,374
9 Jul 2004
63▼
$9,281
$554,560
16 Jul 2004
77▼
$8,421
$569,080
23 Jul 2004
89▼
$4,416
$578,610
30 Jul 2004
89▲▼
$4,406
$587,818
20 Aug 2004
111N
$1,960
$591,570
27 Aug 2004
107▲
$2,282
$593,852
3 Sep 2004
107▲▼
$4,766
$601,591
17 Sep 2004
96N
$6,868
$610,529
24 Sep 2004
93▲
$7,838
$620,410
1 Oct 2004
96▼
$8,370
$632,342
22 Oct 2004
118N
$2,177
$646,124

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

Global Box Office Chart History
No US box office info

* Box office information befroe 2018 for global figures is continually being researched and hence is not complete and can be innacurate.

Global Box Office Release Breakdown
  •  United States release date:
  •  United Kingdom release date:
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  •  France release date:
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UK total gross
£2,816,304
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Life of Brian
2272
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Genres
Comedy
Comedy
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