Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
British comedians deliver absurdist sketches, witty humor, and surreal gags with a campy, satirical edge.
A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.
How intense is Monty Python's Flying Circus?
Monty Python's Flying Circus has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it stays light. The pace is measured, and it is a late-night trip and a comfort watch. The humor runs absurdist and dry. Rated TV-14.
What Monty Python's Flying Circus feels like
- Tone
- absurdistsurrealsatiricalcampy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist, dry and witty
- Best for
- Late nightComfort watch
Where to stream Monty Python's Flying Circus
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Is Monty Python's Flying Circus for you?
Is Monty Python's Flying Circus scary?
No. Monty Python's Flying Circus is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Monty Python's Flying Circus gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Monty Python's Flying Circus sad or heavy?
Not at all. It keeps things light.
Is Monty Python's Flying Circus OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Monty Python's Flying Circus?
Episodes run about 30m.
Where can I stream Monty Python's Flying Circus?
Monty Python's Flying Circus is streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV.
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