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John Cleese

Date of birth: 1939-10-27

Place of birth: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK

Known for: Acting

Also known as: 존 클리즈, จอห์น คลีส, John Marwood Cleese, Cleesey, 约翰·克莱斯, جان کلیز

John Cleese

Biography

John Marwood Cleese (born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, comedian, writer and film producer. He achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report. In the late 1960s he became a member of Monty Python, the comedy troupe responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus and the four Monty Python films: And Now for Something Completely Different, Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. In the mid 1970s, Cleese and his first wife Connie Booth, co-wrote and starred in the British sitcom Fawlty Towers. Later, he co-starred with Kevin Kline, Jamie Lee Curtis and former Python colleague Michael Palin in A Fish Called Wanda and Fierce Creatures. He also starred in Clockwise, and has appeared in many other films, including two James Bond films, two Harry Potter films, and three Shrek films. With Yes Minister writer Antony Jay he co-founded the production company Video Arts, responsible for making entertaining training films. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Cleese, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Movie Credits

Life of Brian
3.9

Life of Brian

1979-08-17

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a re

A Fish Called Wanda
3.6

A Fish Called Wanda

1988-07-15

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
3.9

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002-11-13

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of hi

Shrek Forever After
3.2

Shrek Forever After

2010-05-20

A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a r

The Day the Earth Stood Still
2.8

The Day the Earth Stood Still

2008-12-10

A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate cha

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
3.9

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975-04-03

King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedev

Around the World in 80 Days
3

Around the World in 80 Days

2004-06-16

A bet pits a British inventor, a Chinese thief and a French artist on a worldwide adventure that the

Shrek the Third
3.1

Shrek the Third

2007-05-17

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wan

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
3.2

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

1994-11-04

Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during ch

Shrek 2
3.7

Shrek 2

2004-05-19

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and K

George of the Jungle
2.8

George of the Jungle

1997-07-15

Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by go

The Jungle Book
3

The Jungle Book

1994-12-23

Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty.

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
3.7

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983-03-31

Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London i

Scorched
2.8

Scorched

2003-05-17

Three mischievous employees of a bank in a small deserted town all make plans to rob it at the same

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
0

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

1974-12-19

An documentarian from the BBC visits the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). This documen

Splitting Heirs
2.6

Splitting Heirs

1993-04-02

A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom h

Daddy Daughter Trip
3.5

Daddy Daughter Trip

2022-09-30

A 2nd grader dreams of a fun-filled spring break vacation—but her family can’t afford it. Against th

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
3.5

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

2001-11-06

When a huge snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, Mickey and all of his guests at the House of Mouse,

The Adventures of Pluto Nash
2.2

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

2002-08-16

The year is 2087, the setting is the moon. Pluto Nash, the high-flying successful owner of the hotte

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
3.1

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It

1977-09-18

John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of inte

L'Entente cordiale
2.4

L'Entente cordiale

2006-06-21

The upper-class secret agent teaming up accidentally with an easily-corrupted, sly interpreter...

Yellowbeard
2.8

Yellowbeard

1983-06-24

For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their heart

The Magic Christian
2.9

The Magic Christian

1969-12-12

Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out

The Swan Princess
3.3

The Swan Princess

1994-11-18

The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive a

Quantum Project
0

Quantum Project

2000-05-05

Quantum Project is the story of physicist and prodigy Paul Pentcho (Stephen Dorff), whose exploratio

Mickey's House of Villains
3.6

Mickey's House of Villains

2001-11-15

The villains from the popular animated Disney films are gathered at the House of Mouse with plans to

Clockwise
3.1

Clockwise

1986-03-01

School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian misses hi

Silverado
3.5

Silverado

1985-07-10

Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they k

Romance with a Double Bass
3

Romance with a Double Bass

1974-01-01

A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time ha

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
3.7

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982-06-25

Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from p

Fierce Creatures
3.1

Fierce Creatures

1997-01-23

Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tyco

The Out-of-Towners
2.9

The Out-of-Towners

1999-04-02

The adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York City f

George of the Jungle 2
2.3

George of the Jungle 2

2003-08-18

George and Ursula now have a son, George Junior, so Ursula's mother arrives to try and take them bac

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2.8

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

2003-06-25

The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal infor

And Now for Something Completely Different
3.6

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971-09-28

A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV se

The Magic Pudding
2.5

The Magic Pudding

2000-12-14

Meet Albert, The Magic Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, a splendid young koala and his seafaring friends Bil

Man About Town
2.6

Man About Town

2006-06-08

A top Hollywood talent agent finds his cushy existence threatened when he discovers that his wife is

Life Of Brian Screenplay
0

Life Of Brian Screenplay

2008-01-29

An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
5

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

2006-02-22

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut

Charlotte's Web
3.1

Charlotte's Web

2006-12-07

Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end

Rat Race
3.1

Rat Race

2001-08-17

In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon

Valiant
2.8

Valiant

2005-03-25

Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears th

Wine for the Confused
4.1

Wine for the Confused

2004-10-21

Wine is confusing…overwhelming even. So where do you start if you want to learn more about it? Join

Igor
3

Igor

2008-09-19

A cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the d

The World Is Not Enough
3.1

The World Is Not Enough

1999-11-17

Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's o

Die Another Day
3

Die Another Day

2002-11-17

James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogu

Time Bandits
3.3

Time Bandits

1981-07-13

Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. F

Stupidity
2.6

Stupidity

2003-01-01

An exploration into the nature of stupidity in Western society and its history of our perception of

The Great Muppet Caper
3.5

The Great Muppet Caper

1981-06-26

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashio

The Pink Panther 2
2.9

The Pink Panther 2

2009-02-06

When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther Diam

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2.4

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

2004-12-09

The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters -

Spud
3.5

Spud

2010-12-03

It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, mor

Planet 51
2.9

Planet 51

2009-11-19

When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American subur

The Wind in the Willows
2.9

The Wind in the Willows

1996-10-16

Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved To

Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
0

Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius

2021-10-10

Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius, English poet Alexander Pop

The Art of Football from A to Z
2.4

The Art of Football from A to Z

2006-05-25

Funnyman John Cleese leads viewers through an exhaustive -- and hilarious -- tour of the world of so

Hitler: The Comedy Years
2.5

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007-05-10

A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.

How to Irritate People
3.3

How to Irritate People

1969-01-21

A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on lear

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
0

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

1985-07-09

Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer home

Winnie the Pooh
3.5

Winnie the Pooh

2011-04-06

During an ordinary day in Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out to find some honey. Misinterpr

The Taming of the Shrew
3.9

The Taming of the Shrew

1980-10-23

Baptista has two daughters: Kate and Bianca. Everyone wants to wed the fair Bianca, but nobody's muc

Is This a Record?
3

Is This a Record?

1973-06-01

John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.

Privates on Parade
2.4

Privates on Parade

1983-03-18

It is 1947, the year of the communist rebellion in Malaya and the British army's SADUSEA (Song And D

The Secret Life of Brian
3.8

The Secret Life of Brian

2007-01-01

A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of

Isn't She Great
2.5

Isn't She Great

2000-01-28

An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography o

How Not to Exhibit Yourself
0

How Not to Exhibit Yourself

1975-11-24

The objective of this training video is to teach stand staff how to present themselves and their org

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
3

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure

2011-11-07

A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa's sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the

The Secret Policeman's Ball
3.1

The Secret Policeman's Ball

1979-12-22

A series of benefit concerts to raise money for Amnesty International. Performances include comedy s

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
3

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

1982-03-01

Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-

Pleasure at Her Majesty's
3.3

Pleasure at Her Majesty's

1976-12-29

The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at He

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
2.5

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

1987-01-01

When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
3.8

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

1989-01-01

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster

The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
3.5

The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

1979-06-20

Ten years ago exactly, more or less, give or take a day or two, six young men sat down, or maybe sto

The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
3

The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer

1970-11-12

Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the

John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live
3.9

John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live

2011-08-11

For the first time ever, comedy legend John Cleese brings his unique comedic perspective to DVD in J

Life of Python
2.7

Life of Python

1990-03-16

This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of

Parting Shots
2.8

Parting Shots

1999-05-14

Harry Sterndale, a failed photographer, is given a diagnosis of cancer and told that he has only thr

A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
3

A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman

2012-09-08

John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam pay tribute to their late Monty Python col

Who Sold You This, Then?
3.3

Who Sold You This, Then?

1972-01-01

A BAFTA award nominated, light-hearted, documentary looking at the part the service engineer can pla

Planes
3

Planes

2013-08-09

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hop

Quark the Dragon Slayer
0

Quark the Dragon Slayer

1989-12-20

Collection of several Danish animated shorts stitched together to make a Feature. Animations aired i

The Statue
2.4

The Statue

1971-01-27

Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a N

Spud 2: The Madness Continues
3.5

Spud 2: The Madness Continues

2013-06-06

The year is 1991, and Spud Milton's long walk to manhood is still creeping along at an unnervingly s

The Palace
2.7

The Palace

2023-09-28

A comedy set on New Year’s Eve 1999 in a luxurious hotel in the Swiss Alps where the lives of variou

Why Are We (Not) Creative?
3

Why Are We (Not) Creative?

2021-10-20

In this second installment of his exploration of creativity, Hermann Vaske looks for factors that in

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
3

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

2005-03-03

Movie with some of the greatest brittish comedians such as Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese.

The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
3.9

The Magic Touch of Harry Potter

2004-06-11

A 2004 documentary on the first three “Harry Potter” films detailing the behind-the-scenes journey o

How to Make Her Cheat
0

How to Make Her Cheat

Weeks away from his wedding, an insecure guy puts his fiancée through a series of tests to see if sh

Anatomy of a Liar
3

Anatomy of a Liar

2012-10-26

A documentary about A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman.

Fawlty Towers Revisited
2.5

Fawlty Towers Revisited

2005-12-01

Fawlty Towers Revisited features the 80-minute, 30th anniversary retrospective TV special on one of

Interlude
2.9

Interlude

1968-05-01

A young female journalist in London falls in love with a married orchestra conductor.

The Seventh Python
0

The Seventh Python

2008-06-26

Sean Connors Films, Ltd. Presents a Frozen Pictures production of The Seventh Python, a nonfiction m

The Martini Shot
4

The Martini Shot

2023-09-27

This existential comedic drama follows an ailing film director as he begins to shoot what he believe

Absolutely Anything
2.9

Absolutely Anything

2015-02-13

Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
3.4

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

2020-04-21

From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinati

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
3.5

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

1989-11-18

Steve Martin presents selected sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)". It's the well kn

Monty Python Live (Mostly)
3.5

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014-07-20

Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gillia

Rally Road Racers
3.3

Rally Road Racers

2023-05-12

Zhi, a rookie race car driver, gets the opportunity to compete against the reigning champion of the

Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
0

Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe

2002-01-12

TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the Cambr

Erik the Viking
2.9

Erik the Viking

1989-09-01

Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, t

Baby Quark
0

Baby Quark

1987-12-02

Tells the beginning of the story of Quark: His birth and how he is thrown out by his parents due to

Dragonslayer Quark
0

Dragonslayer Quark

1987-12-02

Cartoon short about Quark the troll, this time as a dragonslayer by chance.

Quark and the Highway Robber
0

Quark and the Highway Robber

1987-12-02

Quark the troll meets a highway robber.

Euroshow '71: May Day Special
0

Euroshow '71: May Day Special

1971-05-01

German made-for-TV musical extravaganza starring Monty Python.

God Loves Caviar
2.7

God Loves Caviar

2012-08-04

The true-life, stranger-than-fiction tale of eighteenth-century Greek pirate turned merchant Ioannis

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
3.2

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

1991-11-21

Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having prob

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
0

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

1993-06-17

Dr. Seuss's irrepressible optimism is front and center in Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? The

Spud 3: Learning to Fly
3

Spud 3: Learning to Fly

2014-12-16

As Spud Milton continues his awkward stagger through adolescence, he learns one of life's most impor

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
4

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

2009-05-10

30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of th

The Tom Machine
0

The Tom Machine

1980-11-20

100 years in the future: Tom is both bored and worried in the humdrum, violent times. Also he is una

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
4

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001-11-16

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11t

Amnesty International's Big 30
2

Amnesty International's Big 30

1991-12-28

In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, A

The Best House in London
1.9

The Best House in London

1969-06-01

In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by es

The Love Ban
1.5

The Love Ban

1973-01-01

In this 1970s comedy, a Catholic man contemplates going against his priest's guidance on contracepti

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
3.8

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

2014-11-13

With unprecedented access, this program reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into bringin

...To Norway, Home of Giants!
3.5

...To Norway, Home of Giants!

1979-05-05

The norwegian Montreux contribution of 1979. Norwegians ridiculing themselves, with the help from Jo

Best Ever Bond
2.5

Best Ever Bond

2002-11-22

Roger Moore presents the ten best sequences ever to have appeared in the James Bond series, and cast

Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
4.5

Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs

2023-05-06

A celebration of John Cleese and Connie Booth's acclaimed sitcom following the misadventures of Torq

We Are Most Amused
3.6

We Are Most Amused

2008-11-15

We Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour

The  Roast of John Cleese
1.8

The Roast of John Cleese

2024-03-12

Some of Australia's funniest performers pay homage to international comedy legend, John Cleese. Firi

Doctor Who: City of Death
4.5

Doctor Who: City of Death

1979-10-20

While taking in the sights of Paris in 1979, the Doctor and Romana sense that someone is tampering w

The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
4

The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

2003-09-02

The behind-the-scenes production documentary of Monty Python's 'Meaning Of Life.' This documentary

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
0

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

2000-11-17

Edwurd Fudwupper spends all his time cooking up big fibs. But one day, he tells such a humdinger tha

Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
3.9

Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

2008-03-31

A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the

The Big Picture
2.9

The Big Picture

1989-09-15

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum

Taking The Wheel
0

Taking The Wheel

Taking the Wheel is a dark comedy about the complicated relationship between an obstinate 90-year-ol

A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
2.5

A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown

2015-03-01

After breaking out of a rehabilitation zoo, Frankie, a squirrel with all the angles, returns to his

The Grand Knockout Tournament
2.9

The Grand Knockout Tournament

1987-06-19

The Grand Knockout Tournament (colloquially also known as It's a Royal Knockout) was a one-off chari

Away from It All
3.1

Away from It All

1979-01-01

Mock travelogue that was shown in cinemas before "Life of Brian."

Trolls
3.3

Trolls

2016-10-13

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and

The South Bank Show: John Cleese
0

The South Bank Show: John Cleese

1986-01-12

John Cleese is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 1986 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). Clees

The South Bank Show: Spamalot
0

The South Bank Show: Spamalot

2006-10-15

Eric Idle is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 2006 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). The sur

Arctic Dogs
3

Arctic Dogs

2019-11-01

Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to acc

Golden Gordon
4

Golden Gordon

1979-10-17

Barnestoneworth United is the worst football team of 1935, who lose every match. Gordon Ottershaw is

Bullseye!
2.6

Bullseye!

1990-11-02

Spies force two British con men to pose as look-alike scientists peddling cheap-energy fusion.

In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese
0

In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese

1998-08-23

John Cleese travels to Madagascar to meet some lemurs.

The Movie Life of George
0

The Movie Life of George

1989-02-10

When EMI refused to produce Monty Python's Life of Brian, George Harrison founded Handmade Pictures

The Roots of Monty Python
0

The Roots of Monty Python

2005-11-26

A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

Meetings, Bloody Meetings
3

Meetings, Bloody Meetings

1976-01-01

John Cleese shows that, properly planned and organised, a meeting can achieve more in a short time t

An Accidental Studio
3.2

An Accidental Studio

2019-07-12

Charts the early years of HandMade Films seen through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel, and

Elementary, My Dear Watson
0

Elementary, My Dear Watson

1973-01-18

John Cleese stars as Sherlock Holmes in this Comedy Playhouse pilot episode from 1973.

Monty Python In The Netherlands
0

Monty Python In The Netherlands

1973-01-18

Monty Python sketch created for Dutch television in 1973.

What the Pythons Did Next...
0

What the Pythons Did Next...

2007-01-01

A look at the careers of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terr

Awkward Customers
0

Awkward Customers

1975-11-09

Shows John Cleese learning how to deal with "difficult customers" in a professional yet friendly man

More Awkward Customers
0

More Awkward Customers

1975-11-10

Emphasises the importance of professional knowledge of an organisation’s stocks or services in deali

Return of the Goodies
3.5

Return of the Goodies

2005-12-30

The Goodies finally return to television after nearly 25 years with a compilation of classic clips,

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
2.9

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

2016-09-12

Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context fro

Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
2.9

Albion: The Enchanted Stallion

2016-05-01

A twelve-year-old girl is transported by a magical black stallion to the mystical world of Albion, w

Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
2.9

Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer

2018-11-08

When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfill his

Charming
3.2

Charming

2018-03-26

Three fairy tale princesses find themselves engaged to the same guy, Prince Charming.

Peter Cook & Co.
3.4

Peter Cook & Co.

1980-11-14

A TV Special consisting of various sketches with the titular comedian and fellow comics in guest app

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
0

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3

2004-01-01

All the best sketches from the third and fourth series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable mome

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
4.5

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1

2004-01-01

Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran from

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
4.5

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2

2004-01-01

All the best sketches from the second series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments includ

The Meaning of Monty Python
3.9

The Meaning of Monty Python

2013-10-08

A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about thei

Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn
2.9

Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn

2000-01-22

The Monty Python Story
0

The Monty Python Story

1999-10-08

The story behind how the comedy sketch group Monty Python formed in 1969, and lead to four very seri

Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
0

Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm

1999-10-08

Meatloaf introduces a look back at Python's use of music. Included interviews with the team, André J

Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
0

Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches

1999-10-08

The Sketches produced by the surviving Pythons for the BBC's celebration of the 30th Anniversary of

The Undefeated
1

The Undefeated

2011-07-15

A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, an

Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
3.5

Michael Palin: A Life on Screen

2018-01-07

This special one-hour documentary reflects on Michael Palin's fascinating career as a BAFTA-winning

The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
4

The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker

2012-12-24

Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank man

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
3.9

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

2008-07-01

Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's

Monty Python Conquers America
3.3

Monty Python Conquers America

2008-01-01

This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and

The Naked Wanderer
2.5

The Naked Wanderer

2019-09-05

A heartbroken young man decides to walk 4000km up the coast of Western Australia naked, for charity,

Rockstar
1.5

Rockstar

2000-01-01

In November, 1999, Apple brought together a group of people under its AppleMaster program to teach t

Group Madness
0

Group Madness

1983-06-11

A behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 1983's Yellowbeard

The Nutcracker
3.1

The Nutcracker

1999-10-23

An animated short produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, the contemporary twist on a classic

The Big Year
3

The Big Year

2011-10-13

Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species a

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
3

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

2014-06-29

Alan Yentob meets the five surviving members of Monty Python - John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jon

The Life of Python
0

The Life of Python

2000-10-31

Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Monty Python presents exclusive new material and so-called class

Assholes: A Theory
2

Assholes: A Theory

2019-11-13

Some people grapple with the moral challenges of treating human beings decently. Others are just… as

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
2.5

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee

2020-12-10

Paul Hogan is reluctantly thrust back into the spotlight as he desperately attempts to restore his s

John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
3.5

John Cleese's First Farewell Performance

1988-07-13

A feature length documentary on the making of A Fish Called Wanda

Spike
0

Spike

1996-06-11

Spike personally tells the story of his life from India, World War II to The Goons and his Q series

Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
4.5

Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

2019-09-07

From ‘something completely different’ to icons of comedy and national treasures, this is a collectio

Complete Guide to Guys
2.4

Complete Guide to Guys

2005-01-01

Based on Dave Barry's book, the Complete guide to guys follows guyness from prehistoroc times, to cu

The Queen Special
0

The Queen Special

1980-11-08

Promotional special for the band's albums "The Game" and "Flash Gordon," featuring concert sequences

Monty Python: Who's There?
3

Monty Python: Who's There?

1970-04-15

An instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team, showing L

Behind Over the Garden Wall
0

Behind Over the Garden Wall

2015-07-08

A special look at the making of Patrick McHale's award winning miniseries Over the Garden Wall.

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
0

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

1971-12-31

One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a short

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
3.4

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

2020-06-23

The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal th

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
3.4

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

1968-09-11

Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra

The Mermaid Frolics
2.6

The Mermaid Frolics

1977-09-10

In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the

Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
0

Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits

2009-06-01

Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits” is a two hour journey through the very best of Fawlty Towers wi

Father Christmas Is Back
2.3

Father Christmas Is Back

2021-11-07

Four sisters – Caroline, Joanna, Paulina, and Vicky – reunite for the Christmas Holiday in a Yorkshi

Clifford the Big Red Dog
3.6

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2021-11-10

As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined

Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
3.3

Die Another Day: From Script to Screen

2002-11-20

A documentary about Die Another Day.

Monty Python: Live at Aspen
3.5

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

1998-03-21

In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terr

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
0

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

2021-06-05

Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal m

Concert for George
4

Concert for George

2003-10-03

As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was

Three Piece Suite
0

Three Piece Suite

1977-01-01

Miniseries comprising short plays featuring Diana Rigg and guests.

Making Rat Race
0

Making Rat Race

2002-01-29

Rabbit Ears -  Tom Thumb
0

Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb

1991-09-14

Tiny Tom, no larger than his father's thumb, embarks on a series of fantastical adventures that lead

Bosses From Hell
0

Bosses From Hell

1989-01-01

John Cleese training video about bosses.

Customers From Hell
0

Customers From Hell

1989-01-01

John Cleese training video on customers.

Communicators From Hell
0

Communicators From Hell

1989-01-01

John Cleese training video.

Employees From Hell
0

Employees From Hell

1989-01-01

John Cleese training video about employees.

Monty Python: Almost the Truth  (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
0

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

2010-01-01

This is a theatrical / movie adaptation of the TV Miniseries. Its chapters do not align with the epi

Gaybo Laughs Back
0

Gaybo Laughs Back

2008-11-09

Gaybo Laughs Back is an hour-long special, hosted by Gay Byrne who introduces some of the comedy hig

Why Are We Creative?
3.8

Why Are We Creative?

2018-09-07

A 30 years odyssey: the world's most intriguing artists and thinkers from the fields of visual art,

Fawlty Towers: An Interview with John Cleese
0

Fawlty Towers: An Interview with John Cleese

2001-01-01

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
3.5

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990-11-21

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of

The Cancellation Of Fawlty Towers
0

The Cancellation Of Fawlty Towers

2025-05-31

Fawlty Towers is a sitcom that needs no introduction for those familiar with British comedy, and yet

Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
0

Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best

2006-03-01

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
4

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best

2006-02-22

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
0

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best

2006-02-27

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
3.5

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best

2006-02-27

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
4.2

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best

2006-02-27

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
0

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

2006-02-22

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut

John Cleese Packs It In
0

John Cleese Packs It In

2025-11-13

Will he make it home ... or is this the end of the road? One of the most recognisable figures in Br

Aud go'hjerta
0

Aud go'hjerta

2006-12-28

Friends and colleagues remember Norwegian actress Aud Schønemann in a documentary celebrating her li

Fawlty Towers: The Play
3.9

Fawlty Towers: The Play

2025-09-19

John Cleese introduces broadcast of the Fawlty Towers West End stage show as it heads out on a UK to

Mickey’s Mechanical House
0

Mickey’s Mechanical House

1999-09-11

Tired of his old, run-down home, Mickey Mouse decides to move into a fully automated, state-of-the-a

Harry Potter and the Deathly Weapons
0

Harry Potter and the Deathly Weapons

2020-08-05

Imagine yourself in a wondrous world filled with guns in this unofficial licensed IP young adult nov