List of the best John Cleese movies: A Fish Called Wanda(1988), Time Bandits(1981), Spud(2010), Clockwise(1986), Fierce Creatures(1997), Spud 2: The Madness Continues(2013), Spud 3: Learning to Fly(2014), Monty Python and the Holy Grail(1975), Life of Brian(1979), Monty Python's The Meaning of Life(1983), Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl(1982), And Now for Something Completely Different(1972) ... ...
Comedy
UK|USA
1988
107 Minutes
Director
John Cleese Jamie Lee Curtis Kevin Kline Michael Palin Maria Aitken Tom Georgeson Patricia Hayes Geoffrey Palmer
gangster con artist criminal henchman lawyer wife hilarious cheeky england hideout courtroom family home street robbery seduction murder jealousy pursuit transformation 1980s
In London, four very different people team up to commit armed robbery, then try to doublecross each other for the loot.
Fantasy
UK
1981
110 Minutes
John Cleese Sean Connery Shelley Duvall Katherine Helmond Ian Holm Michael Palin Ralph Richardson Peter Vaughan David Warner Craig Warnock
dwarf young boy supernatural being napoleon bonaparte thief robin hood cheeky amusing creative england sherwood forest battlefield ship greece fantasy world time travel theft historical events supernatural growing up
A young boy accidentally joins a band of time travelling dwarves, as they jump from era to era looking for treasure to steal.
Comedy
South Africa
2010
104 Minutes
The Guv - Mr. Edly
John Cleese Troye Sivan Jamie Royal Sven Ruygrok Blessing Xaba Tom Burne Josh Goddard Travis Hornsby
teacher young boy teen boy amusing charming lighthearted boarding school south africa boarding-school life new life change teen culture growing up transformation 2010s
It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school.
Comedy
UK
1986
105 Minutes
Brian Stimpson
John Cleese Penelope Wilton Sharon Maiden Alison Steadman Stephen Moore Joan Hickson Penny Leatherbarrow Howard Lloyd Lewis Jonathan Bowater Mark Bunting
headmaster wife neighbor former student old flame police officer witty madcap england train station monastery high school gas station road trip race against time misunderstanding chase affair obsession quest
An obsessively punctual comprehensive school headmaster sets out to give an important speech at the annual Headmasters' Conference.
Comedy
UK|USA
1997
93 Minutes
John Cleese Jamie Lee Curtis Kevin Kline Michael Palin Ronnie Corbett Robert Lindsay Carey Lowell Bille Brown Derek Griffiths Cynthia Cleese
millionaire businesswoman zoologist director son cheeky offbeat london zoo animals wildlife murder romance commercialism transformation underdog 1990s
Zookeepers struggle to deal with the policies of changing directors.
Comedy
South Africa
2013
91 Minutes
The Guv
John Cleese Troye Sivan Sven Ruygrok Byron Langley Blessing Xaba Tom Burne Josh Goddard Travis Hornsby
young boy teen boy teacher parent friend amusing school england south africa growing up teen culture adventure adventure growing up 2010s
Spud faces the second year of boarding school whilst still waiting for his own body to mature as much as he has.
Comedy
South Africa
2014
89 Minutes
The Guv
John Cleese Troye Sivan Alex McGregor Julie Summers Grant Swanby Sven Ruygrok
teen boy rival principal airy cheeky boys school australia growing up rivalry teen culture high school growing up adventure 2010s
As Spud Milton continues his awkward stagger through adolescence, he learns one of life's most important lessons: When dealing with women and cretins, nothing is ever quite as it seems. "... See full summary »
Comedy
UK
1975
90 Minutes
Writer
Terry Jones Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Neil Innes Terry Jones Michael Palin Connie Booth Carol Cleveland Bee Duffell
king arthur knight virgin rabbit giant god hysterical hilarious madcap england camelot castle countryside investigation murder holy grail royalty quest middle ages
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.
Comedy
UK
1979
93 Minutes
Writer
Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Terry Jones Michael Palin Kenneth Colley Gwen Taylor Eric Idle Terence Bayler Carol Cleveland Charles McKeown
young man mother pontius pilate jesus love interest cheeky witty quirky hilarious judea palace mistaken identity christianity religion fugitives biblical characters rebellion underdog adventure escape
Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.
Comedy
UK
1983
103 Minutes
Writer
Terry Jones Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Terry Jones Michael Palin Carol Cleveland Judy Loe Simon Jones Andrew MacLachlan
schoolboy husband wife paramedic grim reaper priest hilarious outlandish witty hospital church resort restaurant funeral heaven death war middle age birth growth
The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.
Comedy
UK
1982
77 Minutes
Writer
Ian MacNaughton Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Terry Jones Michael Palin Neil Innes Carol Cleveland
barber lumberjack michelangelo son pope madcap outlandish witty california hollywood bowl stage fairy tales conversation philosophy singing cross-dressing sports wretched excess underdog 1980s
The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.
Comedy
UK
1972
89 Minutes
Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Terry Jones Michael Palin Carol Cleveland
comedian milkman sexy woman police officer bank robber grandmother amusing frenetic cheeky hysterical creative office restaurant army base street bar england animals babies law
An anthology of the best sketches from the first and second seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969).
Comedy
UK
1982
107 Minutes
Joe Melia John Cleese Denis Quilley Michael Elphick John Standing Nicola Pagett Simon Jones David Bamber
The members of S.A.D.U.S.E.A. (Song and Dance Unit South East Asia) fall in and out of love while trying to dodge Malayan Communist bullets in the late 1940s. Not only that, they have to ... See full summary »
Comedy, Drama
USA
2006
97 Minutes
Dr. Primkin
Ben Affleck Rebecca Romijn John Cleese Sam Ball Mike Binder Gina Gershon Adam Goldberg Howard Hesseman Bai Ling Jerry O'Connell Kal Penn
agent wife client freelance writer actor teacher hilarious frenetic profound hollywood, calif. movie studio movie set family home classroom film industry marriage work vs. family infidelity self-discovery scandal
A top Hollywood talent agent finds his cushy existence threatened when he discovers that his wife is cheating on him and that his journal has been swiped by a reporter out to bring him down.
Comedy
Australia|USA
2020
88 Minutes
John
Chevy Chase John Cleese Olivia Newton-John Jacob Elordi Rachael Carpani Charlotte Stent Nate Torrence Reginald VelJohnson Shane Jacobson Wayne Knight Kerry Armstrong
Paul Hogan is reluctantly thrust back into the spotlight as he desperately attempts to restore his sullied reputation on the eve of being knighted.
Fantasy, Adventure, Kids & Family
UK|USA
2001
152 Minutes
Nearly Headless Nick
Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson John Cleese Robbie Coltrane Warwick Davis Richard Griffiths Richard Harris Ian Hart John Hurt Alan Rickman
wizard witch professor aunt uncle harry potter engaging fascinating suspenseful little whinging household shop king's cross station hogwarts forest magic friendship immortality deception death
An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world.
Comedy
USA
2002
91 Minutes
Charles Merchant
Alicia Silverstone Rachael Leigh Cook Woody Harrelson John Cleese Paulo Costanzo David Krumholtz Josh Leonard Ivan Sergei Marcus Thomas Jeffrey Tambor Max Wein
bank teller bank manager millionaire friend unfaithful boyfriend boss amusing lighthearted madcap united states bank small town mansion bank robbery infidelity schemes coincidence dysfunctional relationship revenge 2000s
By chance 3 employees rob their bank the same weekend.
Comedy
USA
1999
92 Minutes
Mr. Mersault
Steve Martin Goldie Hawn Mark McKinney John Cleese Oliver Hudson Gregory Jbara Philip E. Johnson Daniel T. Parker Ernie Sabella Phil Hawn
ad copywriter thief traveler husband wife desk clerk amusing madcap outlandish charming new york city hotel airport ohio big city park new york city interview midlife crisis marriage
The remake of the 1970 Neil Simon comedy follows the adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark as they are vexed by misfortune while in New York City for a job interview.
Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy
UK|USA
2002
161 Minutes
Nearly Headless Nick
Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson Kenneth Branagh John Cleese Robbie Coltrane Warwick Davis Richard Griffiths Richard Harris Jason Isaacs Alan Rickman
wizard witch professor aunt uncle harry potter engaging fascinating suspenseful forest school household king's cross station hogwarts magic ghosts basilisk diary spiders childhood
An ancient prophecy seems to be coming true when a mysterious presence begins stalking the corridors of a school of magic and leaving its victims paralyzed.
Comedy
UK
1993
86 Minutes
Raoul P. Shadgrind
Rick Moranis Eric Idle Barbara Hershey Catherine Zeta-Jones John Cleese Sadie Frost Stratford Johns Brenda Bruce William Franklyn Eric Sykes
pakistani parent duke cousin american amusing engaging lighthearted witty united kingdom mansion male heir new identity secret past discovery rise transformation 1990s
A duke dies and leaves the title and wealth to his adult son. But who's the real son: the found baby raised in USA or the abandoned baby raised by a Hindi family in London? Comedy follows.
Sci-Fi
USA|Canada
2008
104 Minutes
Professor Barnhardt
Keanu Reeves Jennifer Connelly Kathy Bates Jaden Smith John Cleese Jon Hamm Kyle Chandler Robert Knepper James Hong John Rothman Sunita Prasad
alien scientist doctor stepson robot professor bleak spirited patriotic thrilling suspenseful frightening india manhattan, n.y. government building central park new jersey new york city alien invasion saving the world
A remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth.
Kids & Family, Comedy
2003
86 Minutes
Ape
Christopher Showerman Julie Benz Thomas Haden Church Christina Pickles Angus T. Jones John Cleese Michael Clarke Duncan
wild man wife son ape mother former lover madcap cheery wild lighthearted jungle africa fictional country las vegas treehouse class distinctions family friendship city vs. country gambling
Besides his scheming mother-in-law, George (Christopher Showerman) must deal with a mean lion and rescue his friend in Las Vegas.
Action, Adventure
UK|USA|Spain|Iceland
2002
130 Minutes
Q
Pierce Brosnan Halle Berry Toby Stephens Rosamund Pike Rick Yune Judi Dench John Cleese Michael Madsen Kenneth Tsang Will Yun Lee Emilio Echevarría
james bond colonel millionaire nsa agent undercover agent love interest suspenseful crafty cool gripping north korea london havana hospital biodome prison imprisonment betrayal espionage evil plot
James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul, who is funding the development of an international space weapon.
Musical, Comedy, Kids & Family
UK|USA
1981
95 Minutes
Neville
Jim Henson Frank Oz Dave Goelz Jerry Nelson Richard Hunt Charles Grodin Diana Rigg John Cleese Robert Morley Peter Ustinov Jack Warden
kermit the frog miss piggy fozzie bear gonzo fashion designer brother amusing cheeky engaging england london hotel prison diamond heist false accusations prison break reporting friendship brother/sister relationship adventure
Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.
Action
UK|USA
1999
125 Minutes
R
Pierce Brosnan Sophie Marceau Robert Carlyle Denise Richards Robbie Coltrane Judi Dench Desmond Llewelyn John Cleese Maria Grazia Cucinotta Samantha Bond Michael Kitchen
james bond assassin terrorist nuclear physicist woman frenetic cool suspenseful azerbaijan kazakhstan london sea submarine istanbul bomb romance double-cross battle sex chase
James Bond uncovers a nuclear plot while protecting an oil heiress from her former kidnapper, an international terrorist who can't feel pain.
Comedy
USA
2009
92 Minutes
Dreyfus
Steve Martin Jean Reno Alfred Molina Emily Mortimer Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Andy Garcia Lily Tomlin John Cleese Yuki Matsuzaki Geoffrey Palmer Jeremy Irons
inspector clouseau expert detective thief partner love interest hilarious madcap endearing gripping amusing italy france airport restaurant hotel crime scene jewelry theft disappearance investigation
Insp. Jacques Clouseau teams up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is. Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts.
Horror
1994
123 Minutes
Professor Waldman
Robert De Niro Kenneth Branagh Thomas Hulce Helena Bonham Carter Aidan Quinn Ian Holm Richard Briers John Cleese Robert Hardy Cherie Lunghi Celia Imrie
frankenstein's monster captain professor doctor wife creepy suspenseful arctic geneva university mansion cottage monsters murder family scientific experiments transformation revenge wretched excess 1790s
Dr. Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh) creates a soulless monster (Robert De Niro) from cadavers and tries to hide it from his beloved.
Comedy
UK|Mexico
1983
101 Minutes
Harvey "Blind" Pew
Graham Chapman Peter Boyle Marty Feldman Cheech Marin Tommy Chong Peter Cook Eric Idle Madeline Kahn James Mason John Cleese Martin Hewitt
pirate son secret agent conquistador nobleman amusing witty caribbean ship island prison buried treasure prison break piracy father/son relationship race against time quest rivalry 17th century
After serving two decades in prison, Yellowbeard (Graham Chapman) breaks out determined to recover the treasure that he buried so long ago, alongside his son, old crew, and the British Navy.
Comedy, Adventure
USA|Germany|Ireland|UK
2004
119 Minutes
Jackie Chan Steve Coogan Cécile de France Jim Broadbent Ewen Bremner Ian McNeice Karen Joy Morris Roger Hammond David Ryall Mark Addy Richard Branson
inventor thief servant ninja king navigator lighthearted madcap amusing england train balloon paris boat martial arts wager world travel flying race against time gadgets
To win a bet, an eccentric British inventor, beside his Chinese valet and an aspiring French artist, embarks on a trip full of adventures and dangers around the world in exactly eighty days.
Comedy
1970
93 Minutes
Peter Sellers Ringo Starr Richard Attenborough Isabel Jeans Caroline Blakiston Wilfrid Hyde-White Terence Alexander Peter Bayliss Joan Benham Patrick Cargill Graham Chapman
billionaire adopted son coach ship captain auctioneer dark madcap london mansion ocean liner auction house greed money stunts education class distinctions discovery wretched excess 1960s
The world's richest man (Peter Sellers) and the world's poorest orphan (Ringo Starr) set out to prove every man has his price.
Comedy, Action
USA
2003
111 Minutes
Cameron Diaz Drew Barrymore Lucy Liu John Forsythe Bernie Mac Crispin Glover Justin Theroux Robert Patrick Demi Moore Rodrigo Santoro Shia LaBeouf
undercover agent international spy fighter traitor sidekick boss sultry brash hysterical suspenseful mongolia saloon dungeon beach road roof witness protection deception espionage fighting
The Angels investigate a series of murders which occur after the theft of a witness protection profile database.