# Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

> A band of gloriously inept knights pursues the Holy Grail through a medieval England where heroic legend, divine authority, and cinematic logic all collapse into absurd British comedy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/607

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
- Director: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
- Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Connie Booth, Carol Cleveland
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071853/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: absurdist, irreverent, surreal, comedy night, group viewing

## Synopsis

A comedic quest for the ultimate religious artifact leads to absurd encounters and unexpected hilarity.

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- [Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)](https://ember.film/movie/6845)
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