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Holy Flying Circus

6.320111h 29m15MovieTV MovieComedyDrama

A fantastical re-imagining of the events of 1979, when Monty Python made Life of Brian and the debate about what is an acceptable subject for comedy was blown wide open.

DirectorOwen Harris
WriterTony Roche
ProducersPolly Leys·Kate Norrish

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Owen Harris

SFStephen Fry
Stephen Fry
God
DBDarren Boyd
Darren Boyd
John Cleese
CECharles Edwards
Charles Edwards
Michael Palin
RJRufus Jones
Rufus Jones
Terry Jones
PNPhil Nichol
Phil Nichol
Terry Gilliam
TFTom Fisher
Tom Fisher
Graham Chapman / Tramp
SPSteve Punt
Steve Punt
Eric Idle
MHMark Heap
Mark Heap
Andrew Thorogood
AMAlex Macqueen
Alex Macqueen
BBC Head of Rude Words
DB
David Birrell
Gareth Nice - Angry Viewer
RS
Robin Sebastian
US News Reporter - BBFC Representative- Montage Man
GMGeoffrey McGivern
Geoffrey McGivern
Dog Walker /Petitioner /Man Whose Wife Malcolm Muggeridge Said Made a Lovely Breakfast

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Holy Flying Circus — streaming FAQ

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Holy Flying Circus is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Holy Flying Circus on Netflix?

No, Holy Flying Circus is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Holy Flying Circus on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Holy Flying Circus is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

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