Screenplay: Terry Jones
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Terry Jones. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 28
Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV Series)
1969 · Series · 30 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Graham Chapman · John Cleese · Terry Gilliam · Eric Idle
Cast John Cleese · Michael Palin · Graham Chapman · Eric Idle
Synopsis Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV Series) (1969) is a legendary British sketch comedy series that aired from 1969 to 1974, spanning 4 seasons and 45 episodes. Initially recognized as "Flying Circus" or "MPFC," and later simply as "Monty Python" during...
8.4
12K votes
8.4
12K votes
Monty Python's Life of Brian
1979 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Terry Jones
Cast John Cleese · Michael Palin · Graham Chapman · Eric Idle
Synopsis Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) is set in Judea during 33 A.D., a period marked by economic hardship and disorder, where numerous self-proclaimed messiahs emerge, attracting devoted followers and leaving the Romans frustrated in their attempts to maintain control....
7.9
111K votes
7.9
111K votes
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982 · Movie · 77 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Terry Hughes · Ian MacNaughton
Cast Graham Chapman · John Cleese · Terry Gilliam · Carol Cleveland
Synopsis Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) presents a vibrant compilation of the iconic comedy troupe's most beloved skits, brought to life in a live performance at the legendary Hollywood Bowl. The show features a medley of hilarious segments,...
7.9
2K votes
7.9
2K votes
Monty Python: International Philosophy (S)
1972 · Movie · 4 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Terry Jones
Cast John Cleese · Eric Idle · Graham Chapman · Michael Palin
Synopsis Monty Python: International Philosophy (S) (1972) presents a hilarious and absurd football match set in the Olympiastadion during the 1972 Munich Olympics. This sketch features a unique lineup of philosophers from Greece and Germany, each portrayed by iconic Monty Python...
7.6
4K votes
7.6
4K votes
Monty Python's Personal Best (TV Miniseries)
2006 · Series · 360 min. · United States
Direction Harry K. Garvin
Cast John Cleese · Michael Palin · Terry Jones · Terry Gilliam
Synopsis Monty Python's Personal Best (TV Miniseries) (2006) is a six-episode series where each installment highlights the unique contributions of an individual Monty Python member. The five surviving members—Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, and John Cleese—were each given...
7.5
175 votes
7.5
175 votes
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Terry Jones · Terry Gilliam
Cast Graham Chapman · John Cleese · Terry Gilliam · Eric Idle
Synopsis Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) delves into the existential query of why we exist and what life's purpose is. The iconic comedy troupe embarks on a journey through life's stages, beginning with birth. A doctor's preoccupation with his...
7.4
28K votes
7.4
28K votes
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Terry Jones · Terry Gilliam
Cast John Cleese · Michael Palin · Terry Jones · Terry Gilliam
Synopsis Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) presents the comedic adventures of King Arthur and his knights as they embark on a quest for the Holy Grail. This isn't your typical tale of medieval knights and horses; instead, due to...
7.4
46K votes
7.4
46K votes
Labyrinth
1986 · Movie · 101 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Jim Henson
Cast Jennifer Connelly · David Bowie · David Goelz · Toby Froud
Synopsis Labyrinth (1986) follows the journey of a 15-year-old girl named Sarah who inadvertently summons the Goblin King, Jareth, and wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, into his realm. Jareth agrees to return Toby only if Sarah can navigate his intricate and...
7.2
31K votes
7.2
31K votes
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (TV) (TV Miniseries)
1971 · Series · 90 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ian MacNaughton
Cast Graham Chapman · John Cleese · Michael Palin · Terry Jones
Synopsis Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1971) is a unique comedy series that features two 45-minute specials produced by WDR for West German television. These episodes, which aired in January and December 1972, were entirely filmed and primarily shot...
7.2
86 votes
7.2
86 votes
Monty Python And Now For Something Completely Different
1971 · Movie · 88 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ian MacNaughton
Cast Graham Chapman · John Cleese · Terry Gilliam · Eric Idle
Synopsis Monty Python And Now For Something Completely Different (1971) presents a compilation of beloved sketches, meticulously re-filmed from the initial and second seasons of the iconic TV comedy series "Monty Python's Flying Circus." This cinematic adaptation features timeless gems such...
6.8
3K votes
6.8
3K votes
Boom Bust Boom
2015 · Documentary · 74 min. · Netherlands
Direction Bill Jones · Terry Jones · Ben Timlett
Synopsis Boom Bust Boom (2015) takes viewers on an enlightening journey through the annals of economic history, with Terry Jones serving as the guide. The documentary delves into the recurring patterns of economic cycles, exploring the inevitable rise and fall of...
6.8
68 votes
6.8
68 votes
Ripping Yarns (TV Series)
1976 · Series · 270 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Jim Franklin · Alan J.W. Bell · Terry Hughes
Cast Michael Palin · Charles McKeown · David Griffin · Michael Stainton
Synopsis Ripping Yarns (TV Series) (1976) is a hilarious television series that aired from 1976 to 1979, spanning two seasons and nine episodes. The show is renowned for its exceptional writing by Monty Python members Michael Palin and Terry Jones. Palin...
6.5
48 votes
6.5
48 votes
Erik the Viking
1989 · Movie · 106 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Terry Jones
Cast Tim Robbins · Mickey Rooney · John Cleese · Terry Jones
Synopsis Erik the Viking (1989) follows the journey of Erik, portrayed by Tim Robbins, a compassionate individual living in a brutal era who finds no pleasure in the violence and cruelty that his fellow Vikings embrace. After inadvertently taking the life...
6.0
2K votes
6.0
2K votes
The Wind in the Willows
1996 · Movie · 87 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Terry Jones
Cast Steve Coogan · Eric Idle · Terry Jones · Antony Sher
Synopsis The Wind in the Willows (1996) follows the adventures of Mole, who is disturbed by the sudden intrusion of machinery near his home. Alongside his companion Rat, they visit Toad, the wealthy landowner, only to discover that Toad has sold...
5.7
336 votes
5.7
336 votes
Consuming Passions
1988 · Movie · 94 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Giles Foster
Cast Tyler Butterworth · Jonathan Pryce · Freddie Jones · Vanessa Redgrave
Synopsis Consuming Passions (1988) follows the chaotic aftermath of an unfortunate incident at a chocolate factory, where candy enthusiasts find an unanticipated and addictive ingredient in their treats. The twist is that once they've had a taste, they crave more, leading...
5.0
37 votes
5.0
37 votes
Absolutely Anything
2015 · Movie · 85 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Terry Jones
Cast Simon Pegg · Kate Beckinsale · Sanjeev Bhaskar · Rob Riggle
Synopsis Absolutely Anything (2015) is a comedic sci-fi adventure that introduces a group of extraterrestrials, voiced by the legendary Monty Python members Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, and John Cleese. These aliens bestow upon a humble teacher the extraordinary ability...
4.8
3K votes
4.8
3K votes
Medieval Lives (TV Miniseries)
2004 · Documentary · 240 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Nigel Miller
Cast Terry Jones
Synopsis Medieval Lives (TV Miniseries) (2004) is a captivating journey through the Middle Ages, guided by the insightful Terry Jones. This series delves into the authentic aspects of medieval life, separating fact from fiction and offering a fresh perspective on the...
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Marty (TV Series)
1968 · Series · 30 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Roger Race
Cast Marty Feldman · John Junkin · Tim Brooke-Taylor · Roland MacLeod
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The Frost Report (TV Series)
1966 · Series · 30 min. · United Kingdom
Direction James Gilbert
Cast David Frost · Ronnie Parker · Ronnie Corbett · John Cleese
Synopsis The Frost Report (TV Series) (1966) was a groundbreaking comedy series that featured a lineup of comedy pioneers, including notable comedians who would later become part of iconic groups like the Two Ronnies and Monty Python. The show was known...
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Untitled Labyrinth Sequel
2027 · Movie · United States
Direction Robert Eggers
Synopsis Untitled Labyrinth Sequel (2027) follows the journey of a legendary princess who embarks on a dangerous quest to find her missing father within a treacherous maze filled with challenges and mysteries.
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