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The Meaning of Life (1983): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Meaning of Life (1983) movie poster

The Meaning of Life is a 1983 comedy musical starring John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $14.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$14.9M
Metascore
72
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The Meaning of Life (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Genres
Comedy , Musical
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Meaning of Life About?

The premise of The Meaning of Life without spoilers.

A musician experiencing a career downturn takes on the persona of "Mr. Jinglewhiskers," a whimsical character who brings comfort and artistic expression to a young girl battling leukemia. Through music and imaginative play, he helps her find joy and strength during a challenging time, forging a meaningful connection that impacts them both profoundly.

The Meaning of Life Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • making of
  • monty python
  • comedy troupe
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Cast & crew

The Meaning of Life Cast

John Cleese leads the cast, with Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam.

Ratings

The Meaning of Life Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Meaning of Life 72 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Meaning of Life Box Office

The Meaning of Life grossed $14.9 million worldwide. $14.9 million came from the US and Canada and $20,145 (0%) from the rest of the world.

1983 box office

Worldwide gross

$14.9M

US & Canada
$14.9M
International
$20.1K
US & Canada 100% Rest of the world 0%
Videos

The Meaning of Life Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.

The Meaning of Life (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
  • Clip Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | The Miracle of Birth
  • Clip Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life in 4K Ultra HD | The Gift of War | Extended Preview
Cars

Cars in The Meaning of Life

8 cars on screen, including the 1972 Jensen Interceptor MkIII and the 1974 Porsche 911.

All 8 cars
  • 1972 Jensen Interceptor MkIII in The Meaning of Life 1972 Jensen Interceptor MkIII Minor role
  • 1974 Porsche 911 in The Meaning of Life 1974 Porsche 911 Minor role
  • 1978 Volvo 245 in The Meaning of Life 1978 Volvo 245 Minor role
  • 1976 Austin FX4 in The Meaning of Life 1976 Austin FX4 Background role
Details

The Meaning of Life Also Known As

37 alternative titles, including “万世魔星:生命的意义” and “Monty Python e o Sentido da Vida”.

Also known as
  • 万世魔星:生命的意义
  • Monty Python e o Sentido da Vida
  • Monty Python: Livets mening
  • Monty Python - O Sentido da Vida
  • Monty Python - Il Senso Della Vita
  • El sentido de la vida
  • Monty Python: Smysl života
  • Monty Pythons - Der Sinn des Lebens
  • Az élet értelme
  • Monty Python - le sens de la vie
  • Sens życia według Monty Pythona
  • Monty Python's Meningen med livet
+25 more
  • Смысл жизни по Монти Пайтону
  • O Sentido da Vida
  • Monty Pythonův Smysl života
  • 人生七部曲
  • Monty Python - the Meaning of Life
  • Μόντι Πάιθονς: Το νόημα της ζωής
  • מונטי פיטון: טעם החיים
  • 脱线一箩筐
  • Monty Python Hayatın Anlamı
  • 몬티 파이튼의 삶의 의미
  • Монти Пајтонов смисао живота
  • Monty Python: Elämän tarkoitus
  • Монти Пайтън: Смисълът на живота
  • Monty Pythons meningen med livet
  • 人生狂騒曲
  • Sensul vieții
  • Monty Python: elu mõte
  • Monty Python: Smisao života
  • Smisel življenja, ცხოვრების აზრი მონტი პაიტონის აზრით
  • Gyvenimo prasmė
  • Сенс життя за Монті Пайтоном
  • El sentit de la vida
  • Monty Python, le sens de la vie
  • มอนตีไพธันส์เดอะมีนิงออฟไลฟ์
  • Ý Nghĩa Cuộc Sống

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FAQ

The Meaning of Life FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Meaning of Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Meaning of Life?

The Meaning of Life runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was The Meaning of Life released?

The Meaning of Life was released on March 31, 1983.

Who is in the cast of The Meaning of Life?

The Meaning of Life stars John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Meaning of Life make at the box office?

The Meaning of Life grossed $14.9 million worldwide ($14.9 million domestic, $20,145 international).

How is The Meaning of Life rated?

The Meaning of Life has 72 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Does The Meaning of Life have a post-credit scene?

No. The Meaning of Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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