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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Name: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1975
Duration: 91 min

1975 · 91 min · Adventure

King Arthur and his hapless Knights of the Round Table set off on an absurd quest for the Holy Grail, bickering their way past killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and a bridge-keeper's riddles. The Pythons' gloriously silly comedy classic.

Why it’s here

A canonical British comedy with enduring mainstream recognition.

Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Adventure · Comedy · Fantasy
Mood: funny · adventurous
Entry: some context
Best for: shorter watch · a lighter route

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Part of 10 Essential British Films

This film is stop 7 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through UK. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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