Michael Palin
23 titles
Filmography
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A Private Function
(1984)Michael Palin teams up with Dame Maggie Smith in this uproarious comedy where the laughs come fast and the upper class become furious. Life isn't easy in 1947 Yorkshire, where strict post-war food rationing is putting the squeeze on the townsfolk. The film centres around the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, specifically the secret of an illegally obtained pig!

American Friends
(1991)A buttoned-up Oxford professor on the cusp of becoming president of the college meets two American women in Switzerland who alter his outlook on life.

Jabberwocky
(1977)Mistaken as his kingdom’s savior against a mythical beast, a young, adventure-shy peasant reluctantly heeds the call as the countryside’s only hope.

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
(2010)Irreverently hilarious songs drive this live stage performance: a musical reimagining of the British comedy classic "Monty Python's Life of Brian."

An Accidental Studio
(2019)A look at the early years of HandMade Films seen through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel, and the man who started it all: former Beatle George Harrison.

The Wipers Times
(2013)The true story of a group of British soldiers who launch a satirical magazine after finding an old printing press in a bombed-out Belgian town in WWI.

Monty Python Conquers America
(2008)This documentary follows the troupe’s long and winding road to the States and features interviews with notable performers influenced by their work.

Attenborough at 90
(2016)In celebration of his 90th birthday, the award-winning writer, broadcaster and naturalist shares the highlights of his life, career and insights.

A Fish Called Wanda
(1988)After a botched diamond heist, a grifter attempts to seduce a crook, a barrister and a mercenary to discover the location of the diamonds.

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
(2014)From heyday to curtain call, this documentary offers a rare glimpse of the legendary Monty Python troupe as it stages live shows after a long hiatus.

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
(2008)A look into the pre-Monty Python years, exploring the troupe when they were just six young men who came together with an idea for a show.

Produced by George Martin
(2012)A profile of the legendary wizard of sound and Beatles’ record producer features chats with Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and other music icons.

The Death of Stalin
(2017)Moscow, 1953. After being in power for nearly 30 years, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin takes ill and quickly dies. Now the members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power.

Monty Python Live (Mostly)
(2014)The highly anticipated reunion of the Monty Python team on stage for the first time in over 30 years, and for the last time ever.

The Meaning of Monty Python
(2013)The Monty Python troupe reunites to celebrate and share memories on the 30th Anniversary of their final film, The Meaning of Life.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
(1975)King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a quest in search of the Holy Grail, with a series of mishaps along the way.

Life of Brian
(1979)A reluctant would-be messiah embarks on several misadventures and rises to prominence as a result of a series of absurd and hilarious circumstances.

Brazil
(1985)In the retro-future world, a government bureaucrat finds himself an enemy of the state.

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
(1983)Reunite with the wacky, witty and wonderful Monty Python team - Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Eric Idle and Michael Palin - in one of their funniest feature films.

And Now for Something Completely Different
(1971)An anthology of some of the best sketches from the first and second seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus, reshot for a feature film release.