Monty Python And The Holy Grail

moderate sex references, comic violence, language

Director(s)Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam

Production year1974

Genre(s)Adventure, Comedy

Approx. running minutes92m

CastGraham Chapman, Graham Chapman, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, John Cleese, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Eric Idle, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Terry Jones, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Michael Palin, Michael Palin, Connie Booth, Carol Cleveland, Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes, Neil Innes, Neil Innes, Bee Duffell, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Mark Forstater, Michael White, Terry Bedford, John Hackney, Roy Forge Smith

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Monty Python And The Holy Grail

moderate sex references, comic violence, language

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL is a British comedy, from 1975, following King Arthur and his knights on a sacred quest.

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There are comic sword fights in which people are stabbed, with brief aftermath sight of blood. A knight has his limbs unrealistically chopped off, after which we see blood spurting from his stumps. The knight continues to claim that he is not badly injured.

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There is use of moderate bad language ('pussy') and milder terms ('shit', 'bloody', 'bastard', 'tit', 'tart', 'bint', 'git', 'bum', 'God', 'Jesus', 'Christ').

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Comic sex references include some women telling a knight that he must tie a woman down and spank her, as a form of punishment, after which there will be 'oral sex'. The comments are not further elaborated upon.

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There is use of discriminatory language ('pansy').

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There are passing references to sexual violence within song lyrics.

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There are passing references to genitals, and animations showing men holding trumpets in their bottoms.

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This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

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There is mild bad language ('shit', 'tart', 'bastard', 'bloody', 'bint', 'bugger' and 'Jesus Christ').

moderate sex references, comic violence, language

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13/02/2024

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Graft Entertainment Limited

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language

There is use of moderate bad language ('pussy') and milder terms ('shit', 'bloody', 'bastard', 'tit', 'tart', 'bint', 'git', 'bum', 'God', 'Jesus', 'Christ').

sex

discrimination

There is use of discriminatory language ('pansy').

sexual violence and sexual threat

There are passing references to sexual violence within song lyrics.

rude humour

There are passing references to genitals, and animations showing men holding trumpets in their bottoms.

flashing/flickering lights

This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit', 'tart', 'bastard', 'bloody', 'bint', 'bugger' and 'Jesus Christ').

moderate sex references, comic violence

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28/08/2015

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Park Circus Limited

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Mild bad language includes 'shit', 'bastard' and 'bloody'.

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06/03/1975

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EMI Dists

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This content received cuts or alterations as part of the classification process.

moderate sex references, comic violence, language

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18/06/2025

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There is use of moderate bad language ('bitching') . Milder terms include 'shit', 'bloody', 'bastard', 'bugger', 'tit', 'crapper', 'piss', 'sod, 'tart', 'bint', 'git', 'bum', 'God', 'Jesus' and 'Christ', in addition to the rude 'bras d'honneur' gesture.

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discrimination

There is use of discriminatory language ('pansy', 'loony'). A character is addressed by the name 'Midget'.

sexual violence and sexual threat

There are passing references to sexual violence within song lyrics.

rude humour

There are passing references to genitals, and animations showing men holding trumpets in their bottoms.

flashing/flickering lights

This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit', 'tart', 'bastard', 'bloody', 'bint', 'bugger' and 'Jesus Christ').

Contains mild language, sex and violence

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21/01/2002

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Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video

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12/08/2015

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Monty Python and The Holy Grail - Original Theatrical Trailer

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23/01/2012

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Sony DADC UK Limited

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US 2001 RE-RELEASE TRAILER

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04/12/2001

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22/04/2015

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11/01/2012

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04/08/2006

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DVD additional material DVD audio commentary featuring actors John Cleese and Mi...

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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DVD additional material DVD Directors' audio commentary

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24/12/2001

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Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video

Classified date18/06/2025

LanguageEnglish

violence

language

sex

discrimination

sexual violence and sexual threat

rude humour

threat and horror

drugs

Director(s)Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam

Production year1974

Genre(s)Adventure, Comedy

Approx. running minutes92m

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implied strong language

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29/04/2025

Version:

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Cinema

Distributor:

Fathom Events

language

There is bleeped use of strong language ('f**k') and milder terms ('shit', 'bastard').

moderate sex references, comic violence, language

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22/04/2025

Version:

Use:

Cinema

Distributor:

Fathom Events

violence

language

There is use of moderate bad language ('pussy') and milder terms ('shit', 'bloody', 'bastard', 'tit', 'tart', 'bint', 'git', 'bum', 'God', 'Jesus', 'Christ').

sex

discrimination

There is use of discriminatory language ('pansy').

sexual violence and sexual threat

There are passing references to sexual violence within song lyrics.

rude humour

There are passing references to genitals, and animations showing men holding trumpets in their bottoms.

flashing/flickering lights

This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit', 'tart', 'bastard', 'bloody', 'bint', 'bugger' and 'Jesus Christ').

moderate sex references, comic violence, language

Classified Date:

13/02/2024

Version:

Use:

Cinema

Distributor:

Graft Entertainment Limited

violence

language

There is use of moderate bad language ('pussy') and milder terms ('shit', 'bloody', 'bastard', 'tit', 'tart', 'bint', 'git', 'bum', 'God', 'Jesus', 'Christ').

sex

discrimination

There is use of discriminatory language ('pansy').

sexual violence and sexual threat

There are passing references to sexual violence within song lyrics.

rude humour

There are passing references to genitals, and animations showing men holding trumpets in their bottoms.

flashing/flickering lights

This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit', 'tart', 'bastard', 'bloody', 'bint', 'bugger' and 'Jesus Christ').

moderate sex references, comic violence

Classified Date:

28/08/2015

Version:

Use:

Cinema

Distributor:

Park Circus Limited

violence

sex

additional issues

Mild bad language includes 'shit', 'bastard' and 'bloody'.

Classified Date:

06/03/1975

Version:

Use:

Cinema

Distributor:

EMI Dists

Cuts:

This content received cuts or alterations as part of the classification process.

moderate sex references, comic violence, language

Classified Date:

18/06/2025

Version:

Use:

Physical media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Elevation Sales Ltd SPHE

violence

language

sex

discrimination

There is use of discriminatory language ('pansy', 'loony'). A character is addressed by the name 'Midget'.

sexual violence and sexual threat

There are passing references to sexual violence within song lyrics.

rude humour

There are passing references to genitals, and animations showing men holding trumpets in their bottoms.

flashing/flickering lights

This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit', 'tart', 'bastard', 'bloody', 'bint', 'bugger' and 'Jesus Christ').

Contains mild language, sex and violence

Classified Date:

21/01/2002

Version:

Use:

Physical media

Distributor:

Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video

Classified Date:

21/01/2002

Version:

Use:

Physical media

Distributor:

Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video

Classified Date:

04/12/2001

Version:

Use:

Physical media

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Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video

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20/06/1997

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Use:

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Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.

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09/09/1988

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CBS/Fox Video Ltd

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08/04/2025

Version:

Use:

Cinema

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Fathom Events

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12/08/2015

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Physical media

Distributor:

Sony DADC UK Limited

Paperwork Remarks:

Monty Python and The Holy Grail - Original Theatrical Trailer

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23/01/2012

Version:

Use:

Physical media

Distributor:

Sony DADC UK Limited

Paperwork Remarks:

US 2001 RE-RELEASE TRAILER

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04/12/2001

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Use:

Physical media

Distributor:

Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video

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03/05/1996

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Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.

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12/06/2025

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Elevation Sales Ltd SPHE

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29/04/2025

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Cinema

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Fathom Events

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12/08/2015

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Sony DADC UK Limited

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22/04/2015

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Sony DADC UK Limited

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Additional Material

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11/01/2012

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Sony DADC UK Limited

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Additional material ADDED VALUE FOR BLU-RAY

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04/08/2006

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Paperwork Remarks:

DVD additional material DVD audio commentary featuring actors John Cleese and Mi...

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03/08/2006

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Physical media

Distributor:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Paperwork Remarks:

DVD additional material DVD Directors' audio commentary

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24/12/2001

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Physical media

Distributor:

Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video

Classified date18/06/2025

LanguageEnglish