Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated is a comedy and documentary film directed by Dennis Allen, running about 58 minutes.

What it’s about. Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal moment in the evolution of television humor. Celebrating the cultural legacy and influence of the troupe, this special pairs their original material with new and entertaining commentary from celebrities who consider Monty Python hugely significant, both personally and to the history of screen satire. Celebrity humorists discuss, laugh, and reminisce about various Python segments and bring a fresh perspective to the material, connecting Monty Python’s work to today’s most successful television humor. In a time when a few moments of escape and laughter couldn’t be more sought after, this special reminds viewers of Python’s cultural impact, and that PBS introduced them to American viewers.

Who’s in it. Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated stars Seth Green as Self, David Cross as Self, Frank Conniff as Self and Mike Drucker as Self, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated page.

If you liked it. Fans of Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.