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A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012): Ratings & Box Office

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A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman is a 2012 animated comedy directed by Benjamin Timlett and Bill Jones. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $63,469 worldwide. Critics gave it 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
45%
worldwide gross
$63.5K
Metascore
45
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A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman About?

The premise of A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This unconventional comedy explores the life of Graham Chapman, a beloved member of Monty Python. Through a blend of fact and fiction, the film delves into his eccentric personality and career. John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Terry Gilliam reunite after 23 years to celebrate Chapman’s legacy, offering insights into his fascinating and sometimes bewildering character. The film is a tribute to a comedic genius and a look at the complexities of a unique individual.

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman Themes & Keywords

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  • liver disease
  • guts
  • guts ripped out
  • rewind
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  • part computer animation
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Crew

The Director of A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman

Directed by Benjamin Timlett, Bill Jones and Jeff Simpson.

From the directors

More from the Directors of A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman

More films directed by the directors of A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman, best-rated first: Boom Bust Boom, Jordan Gray: Is It A Bird?, Anatomy of a Liar and Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation.

Ratings

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman Plot Summary

What happens in A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Graham Chapman, often remembered as ‘the dead one from Monty Python’, takes center stage in the animated portrayal of his own life story, A Liar’s Autobiography. The film chronicles his journey from being born and attending Cambridge to meeting the legendary John Cleese, embracing his identity as a doctor, and eventually, a member of the Python troupe. With a humorous twist, Graham reveals his unique perspective on his life choices, including a personal survey that hinted at his sexual orientation—70/30, according to his findings.

Full summary

The whole story of A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman, scene by scene

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Box office

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman Box Office

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman grossed $63,469 worldwide. $5,102 came from the US and Canada and $58,367 (92%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$63.5K

US & Canada
$5.1K
International
$58.4K
US & Canada 8% Rest of the world 92%
Videos

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman Trailers & Videos

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A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story Of Monty Python's Graham Chapman 2012 Movie Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who narrates the animated film 'A Liar's Autobiography'?

Details

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Автобиография лжеца” and “Autobiografía de un mentiroso”.

Also known as
  • Автобиография лжеца
  • Autobiografía de un mentiroso
  • Η Αυτοβιογραφία Ενός Ψεύτη
  • סיפורו של שקרן
  • Измислената история на Греъм Чапман от „Монти Пайтън”
  • Monty Python - Autobiografia de um Mentiroso
  • 몬티 파이튼과 나: 가짜 자서전
  • (Nie)prawdziwa historia Monty Pythona według Grahama Chapmana
  • 撒谎精自传, მატყუარას ავტობიოგრაფია: მონტი პითონის ლაიამ გრეჰემის არარეალური ამბავი

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A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman?

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman released?

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman was released on November 2, 2012.

Who directed A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman?

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman was directed by Benjamin Timlett, Bill Jones and Jeff Simpson.

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How much did A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman make at the box office?

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman grossed $63,469 worldwide ($5,102 domestic, $58,367 international).

How is A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman rated?

A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman have a post-credit scene?

No. A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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