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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 adventure comedy starring Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 91 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rainbow Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Monty Python and the Holy Grail About?
The premise of Monty Python and the Holy Grail without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
King Arthur and his knights embark on a quest for the Holy Grail, encountering a series of ridiculous obstacles and eccentric characters along the way. Their journey is filled with absurd situations, including a stubborn Black Knight, a fearsome three-headed giant, and a deceptively cute killer rabbit. The knights face challenges from shrubbery-loving warriors, frustrated French taunters, and a host of other bizarre encounters in this medieval comedy.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- holy grail
- killer rabbit
- monty python
- knight
- camelot
- breaking the fourth wall
- arthurian legend
- cult film
- shrubbery
- no ending credits
- coconut shell
- bad guys win
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- bird
- weighing
- frenchman in england
- insult
- storybook
- lancelot
- rabbit
- castle
- satire
- musical sequence in non musical work
- spoof
- sir lancelot du lac character
- king arthur character
- bugle
- peasant
- prize
- recruitment
- king
- beard
- torch
- hitting oneself on the head
- tree
- hiding behind a tree
- horse
- horseman
- dance
- helmet
- armour
- smoke
- fighter
- backpack
- fort
- prancing
- mist
- spear
- servant
- royalty
- lord
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Cast & crew
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Cast
Graham Chapman leads the cast, with Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones.
Also Starring in Monty Python and the Holy Grail
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Monty Python and the Holy Grail 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 91 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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IMDb 8.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 95%
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Metacritic 91 Metascore
User score 8.5
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Plot
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Plot Summary
What happens in Monty Python and the Holy Grail from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 932 AD, King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his devoted squire, Patsy (Terry Gilliam), embark on a quest across Britain to assemble brave souls to join the Knights of the Round Table. Along this whimsical journey, Arthur engages in a philosophical debate regarding the possibility of swallows carrying coconuts and fondly recalls how the Lady of the Lake bestowed upon him the legendary Excalibur. “People say that executive power cannot come from strange aquatic ceremonies, and only from a democratic system of voting,” he muses. The knight encounters various absurdities, including vanquishing the Black Knight who blocks his passage and witnessing a makeshift witch trial, which absurdly decides a woman’s guilt by weighing her against a duck.
Full summary
The whole story of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, scene by scene
Box office
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Box Office
Monty Python and the Holy Grail grossed $2.9 million worldwide. $2.6 million came from the US and Canada and $367,156 (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- US & Canada
- $2.6M
- International
- $367.2K
US & Canada 87%
Rest of the world 13%
Videos
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Original Trailer [FHD]
- Trailer Trailer Fall 2023
- Featurette Adam Rifkin on MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL
- Featurette Monty Python and the Holy Grail star Carol Cleveland | BFI Q&A
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
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 is the main character leading the quest for the Holy Grail?
Cars
Cars in Monty Python and the Holy Grail
2 cars on screen: the 1960 Austin S200 and the 1966 Rover 2000 MkI P6.
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1966 Rover 2000 MkI P6 Minor role
Details
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Em Busca do Cálice Sagrado” and “Το Αδελφάτο των Ιπποτών της Ελεεινής Τραπέζης”.
- Also known as
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- Em Busca do Cálice Sagrado
- Το Αδελφάτο των Ιπποτών της Ελεεινής Τραπέζης
- Monti Paison ando hôrii gurairu
- Monty Python ir šventasis Gralis
- Monty Python's The Holy Grail
- Los caballeros de la mesa cuadrada
- Monty Python: Die Ritter der Kokosnuss
- Los caballeros de la mesa cuadrada y sus locos seguidores
- Monty Python e o Cálice Sagrado
- Monty Python : Sacré Graal !
- Monty Python e il Sacro Graal
- Monty Pythons galna värld
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- Monty Python og de skøre riddere
- Gyalog galopp
- Монти Пайтон и священный Грааль
- Monty Python a Svatý Grál
- Monty Python i Święty Graal
- 巨蟒与圣杯
- Monty Python ve Kutsal Kâse
- Οι Ιππότες της Ελεεινής Τραπέζης
- מונטי פייטון והגביע הקדוש
- Monty Python em Busca do Cálice Sagrado
- 聖杯傳奇
- Монті Пайтон і Священний Грааль
- 몬티 파이튼의 성배
- Монти Пајтон и Свети грал
- Монти Пайтън и свещеният граал
- Monty Pythonin hullu maailma
- Monty Python og ridderne av det runde bord
- Monthy Python a svätý grál
- Monty Python și Sfântul Graal
- Monty Python ja Püha Graal
- Monty Python i Sveti gral
- Chén Thánh Phiêu Lưu Ký
- 圣杯传奇, მონტი პაიტონი და წმინდა გრაალი
- モンティ・パイソン・アンド・ホーリー・グレイル
- Montijs Paitons un Svētais Grāls
- มอนตี้ ไพธอน ป่วนจอกศักดิ์สิทธิ์
- Els cavallers de la taula quadrada i els seus bojos seguidors
- مانتی پایتون و جام مقدس
- Monty Python in Sveti gral
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From the blog
Articles About Monty Python and the Holy Grail
2 articles about Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The latest: “Exploring the Legacy of Iconic Film Comedians”.
FAQ
Monty Python and the Holy Grail FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Monty Python and the Holy Grail released?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released on April 14, 1975.
Who is in the cast of Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail stars Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Monty Python and the Holy Grail make at the box office?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail grossed $2.9 million worldwide ($2.6 million domestic, $367,156 international).
How is Monty Python and the Holy Grail rated?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 91 on Metacritic.
Does Monty Python and the Holy Grail have a post-credit scene?
No. Monty Python and the Holy Grail has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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