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Apr 14, 2026 8:00am PT
‘Monty Python’s Life of Brian’ Gets a Criterion Collection Release: Here’s Where to Buy the Title Online
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The 1979 cult classic “Monty Python‘s Life of Brian” gets a new physical media release from the Criterion Collection. And while the comedy is streamable on Prime Video and Peacock or rentable online on Apple TV, the film has better picture and audio quality, premium artwork and a wide range of exclusive bonus features as a 4K Ultra HD release.
Available starting at $27.99 (reg. $39.99) on Barnes & Noble, “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” drops on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD disc on Tuesday, Apr. 14.
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In addition, the release is available at Criterion.com and Amazon for up to 30% off list prices.
“Monty Python’s Life of Brian” in 4K Ultra HD comes in a two-disc set: Disc one has the movie itself with a new 4K digital master, a 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and an alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Disc two has the Full HD at 1080p version of the film on Blu-ray and additional bonus features.
Bonus features include artwork by Terry Gilliam, making-of documentaries, two commentary tracks, behind-the-scenes Super 8 film shot by Michael Palin from production, a handful of deleted scenes, original trailers and ads, and other bonuses. It comes with an essay from film critic Bilge Ebiri too.
Criterion Collection
Criterion Collection
‘Monty Python’s Life of Brian’
Release date: April 14
$34.99 $49.99 30% off
$39.96 $49.95 20% off
$34.99 $49.95 30% off
Written by Monty Python, and directed by Terry Jones, “Life of Brian” is a religious satire that follows Brian (Graham Chapman), an average Jewish man born along side Jesus of Nazareth during ancient times. Although their lives are almost parallel, Brian is mistaken for the Messiah.
The comedy also stars John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terence Bayler, Carol Cleveland, Charles McKeown, Kenneth Colley, Neil Innes, John Young and others.
Available right now, “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” on 4K Ultra HD from the Criterion Collection is on sale on Barnes & Noble, Criterion.com and Amazon. The Blu-ray edition is marked down at retailers online.
Shop ‘Monty Python’s Life of Brian’ at B&N
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