Eric Idle Movie Trailers

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn Trailer (1998)

27 February 1998

Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, and leaves the cast and crew in a frenzy.

Life Of Brian Screenplay Trailer (2008)

29 January 2008

An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.

The Entire Universe Trailer (2016)

26 December 2016

Eric Idle persuades Professor Brian Cox to present a lecture on the birth of the entire universe. Brian soon realises Eric is actually hosting a comedy and musical extravaganza.

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind Trailer (2018)

19 January 2018

A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own words.

Hercules: Zero to Hero Trailer (1999)

17 August 1999

After defeating Hades for good, Hercules marries Meg and revisits his teenage years. In particular, it shows an adolescent Hercules's enrollment and the beginning of his adventures at the Prometheus Academy, a school for gods and mortals, which Herc supposedly attended during the time when he was training to be a hero with his mentor, the satyr Philoctetes.

Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure Trailer (2003)

20 December 2003

Though Eddie's fired right at Christmastime, his boss sends him and his family on a South Pacific vacation, hoping Eddie won't sue him after being bitten by a lab monkey.

The Meaning of Monty Python Trailer (2013)

08 October 2013

A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about their film The Meaning of Life.

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure Trailer (2014)

11 May 2014

As part of BBC Two's 50th birthday celebrations, this programme pulls from the shelf some rare and previously unseen comedy moments from some of the greatest names in comedy.

Too Much Sun Trailer (1991)

25 January 1991

A multimillionaire, whose son is gay and daughter a lesbian, leaves a will with one clause: His children will inherit his money only if at least one of them produces him a grandchild within a year of his death.

Delgo Trailer (2008)

12 December 2008

In a divided land, it takes a rebellious boy and his clandestine love for a Princess of an opposing race to stop a war orchestrated by a power hungry villain.

The Monty Python Story Trailer (1999)

08 October 1999

The story behind how the comedy sketch group Monty Python formed in 1969, and lead to four very series, and four very funny films that are still has funny today as when they were released.

Monty Python Conquers America Trailer (2008)

01 January 2008

This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and ,

Brightness Trailer (2001)

01 April 2001

Wes and Nick are two small time crooks facing the end of their lives. When they get a second chance from the mysterious Mr.

How to Get Ahead in Advertising Trailer (1989)

05 May 1989

Pressure from his boss and a skin-cream client produces a talking boil on a British adman's neck.

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best Trailer (2006)

22 February 2006

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member.

The Beatles Revolution Trailer (2000)

17 November 2000

A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles innovations like stadium concerts, music videos, and the idea of rock album as art form.

The Nutcracker and the Mouseking Trailer (2004)

12 October 2004

The fairytale story revolves around a young prince who - along with his entourage - is turned into a nutcracker through his own ungrateful and selfish behaviour, and awaits a kindly soul who'll release him from the spell.

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) Trailer (2010)

25 March 2010

Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) is a comic oratorio based on Monty Python's Life of Brian, which retells the tragic tale of Mandy, impregnated by a Roman soldier, giving birth to Brian, a reluctant revolutionary of the People's Front of Judea who falls in love with Judith, gets mistaken for a Messiah and is arrested by the Romans and sentenced to be crucified.

The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado Trailer (1987)

02 October 1987

A chance to see director Jonathan Miller at work on his acclaimed staging of Gilbert and Sullivan's famous comic opera.

Monty Python In The Netherlands Trailer (1973)

18 January 1973

Monty Python sketch created for Dutch television in 1973.

Monty Python Live (Mostly) Trailer (2014)

20 July 2014

Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles Trailer (2003)

16 August 2003

Twenty-three years after the release of the original Beatles mockumentary, 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash', famous artists, actors and musicians speak out on how The Rutles influenced them.

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash Trailer (1978)

22 March 1978

The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 Trailer (2004)

01 January 2004

All the best sketches from the third and fourth series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'The Finals of the All-England Summarise Proust Competition'; 'Stand and Deliver! It's That Highwayman Dennis Moore'; 'Thrust: A Quite Controversial Look at the World Around Us'; 'Whicker's Island'; and 'The Fifteenth Ideal Loon Competition'.

Yellow Submarine Sandwich Trailer (1978)

22 March 1978

An animated Yellow Submarine spoof produced for The Rutles' 1978 mockumentary All You Need Is Cash and featuring their song "Cheese and Onions".

London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music Trailer (2012)

12 August 2012

The closing ceremony of the games of the XXXth Olympiad.

What About Dick? Trailer (2012)

13 November 2012

The movie begins with the birth of a sex toy invented in Shagistan in 1898 by Deepak Rushdie Obi Ben Kingsley, and tells the story of the subsequent decline of the British Empire as seen through the eyes of a Piano.

Earth to America Trailer (2005)

20 November 2005

Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment.

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 Trailer (2004)

01 January 2004

All the best sketches from the second series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'It's in the Mind'; 'The New Cooker Sketch'; 'Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition'; and 'The Ministry for Silly Walks'.

One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat Trailer (1991)

30 December 1991

Relations between Patrick and Victor reach a new low via an unending stream of post-it notes; duringe

The Philosophers' Football Match Trailer (1972)

10 September 1972

The Philosophers' Football Match is a 1972 comedic sketch by the British surreal comedy group Monty Python, depicting a fictional association football match between teams composed of ancient Greek and modern German philosophers, set during the 1972 Summer Olympics at Munich's Olympiastadion.

The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015 Trailer (2017)

29 September 2017

The Rolling Stones kicked off their 2015 North American tour at the Fonda Theatre where they performed the entire Sticky Fingers album.

An Accidental Studio Trailer (2019)

12 July 2019

Charts the early years of HandMade Films seen through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel, and the man who started it all: former Beatle George Harrison.

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 Trailer (2004)

01 January 2004

Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran from 5 October 1969 to 11 January 1970.

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever Trailer (1981)

25 November 1981

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live.

The Crimson Permanent Assurance Trailer (1983)

31 March 1983

A group of down-and-out accountants mutiny against their bosses and sail their office building onto the high seas in search of a pirate's life.

We Are Most Amused Trailer (2008)

15 November 2008

We Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour of the 60th birthday of Charles, Prince of Wales, in aid of The Prince's Trust.

Monty Python: Live at Aspen Trailer (1998)

21 March 1998

In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin – shared a stage together for the first time in 18 years.

The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 Trailer (1979)

20 June 1979

Ten years ago exactly, more or less, give or take a day or two, six young men sat down, or maybe stood, or perhaps some of them just lounged, and wrote the first episode of a new series called Owl Stretching Time.

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion Trailer (2020)

13 September 2020

The cast of The Princess Bride is together again! The stars of the iconic 1987 fantasy film reunited for a virtual table read hosted by Jason Reitman.