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The Philosophers' Football Match

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The Philosophers' Football Match is a 1972 comedic sketch by the British surreal comedy group Monty Python, depicting a fictional association football match between teams composed of ancient Greek and modern German philosophers, set during the 1972 Summer Olympics at Munich's Olympiastadion.

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Cast

JCJohn Cleese
John Cleese
Archimedes
EIEric Idle
Eric Idle
Sokrates
GCGraham Chapman
Graham Chapman
Hegel
MPMichael Palin
Michael Palin
Nietzsche
TJTerry Jones
Terry Jones
Karl Marx
TGTerry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
I. Kant

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The Philosophers' Football Match — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Philosophers' Football Match?

The Philosophers' Football Match isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Philosophers' Football Match on Netflix?

No, The Philosophers' Football Match is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Philosophers' Football Match on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Philosophers' Football Match isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Philosophers' Football Match for free?

The Philosophers' Football Match isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Philosophers' Football Match?

The Philosophers' Football Match hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 29, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.