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The Roots of Monty Python

20051h 15mMovieDocumentary

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

DirectorRachael Griffiths
WriterBob Carruthers

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 3 other countries

The Roots of Monty Python isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Guernsey, United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Rachael Griffiths

NINeil Innes
Neil Innes
Self
KMKevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
Self
GMGraham McTavish
Graham McTavish
Presenter
ASAlexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle
Self
EIEric Idle
Eric Idle
Self (archive footage)
JCJohn Cleese
John Cleese
Self (archive footage)
GCGraham Chapman
Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)
MPMichael Palin
Michael Palin
Self (archive footage)
TJTerry Jones
Terry Jones
Self (archive footage)
TGTerry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
Self (archive footage)
TBTom Binns
Tom Binns
Self

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The Roots of Monty Python — streaming FAQ

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Is The Roots of Monty Python on Netflix?

No, The Roots of Monty Python is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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