Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

2008·Movie
55min
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and absurdist humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Show business, a real life story, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikely sources of inspiration as Spam, dead parrots and the Inquisition into enduring punch lines. This entertaining documentary includes interviews with members of the troupe, as well as home movies, photos and rare recordings from Monty Python's early years.
Sketch Comedy HistoryBritish HumorBiographical DocumentaryBehind-the-ScenesPop Culture IconsSatirical ComedyNostalgic Look BackEducational Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Will Yapp
Produced by:
Will Yapp, John Goldstone, Rebecca Parkinson
Composed by:
Percy Urgena, Stuart Hall, Danny Mulhern

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus?

0 h 55 min

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus runs 0 h 55 min.

Is Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus?

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