# Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)

> An anarchic Monty Python pageant races through birth, sex, war, aging, death, and heaven while mocking every comforting answer to existence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2624

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Terry Jones
- Cast: Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Carol Cleveland, Simon Jones
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: anarchic, irreverent, surreal, group comedy night, late night viewing

## Synopsis

A hilarious exploration of life’s biggest questions through absurdity and satire.

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