Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Terrence Vance “Terry” Gilliam (born November 22, 1940) is an American-British screenwriter, film director, animator, actor and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. Subsequent to his early work with the Pythons, Gilliam became known for directing fantasy and sci-fi films, including “Time Bandits” (1981), “Brazil” (1985), “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” (1988), “The Fisher King” (1991), “12 Monkeys” (1995), “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” (1998) and “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” (2009). He is the only Python not born in Britain; he took British citizenship in 1968.

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Terry Gilliam Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Terry Gilliam. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Terry Gilliam films ranked by score.

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The Zero Theorem (2013)

Drama Fantasy Science Fiction
Qohen Leth, a reclusive programmer, believes he's on the verge of solving existence itself through pure computation. But his corporate employers have other plans, dispatching a charismatic young woman to...
Score 6.1
2

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

Adventure Fantasy Mystery
When a mysterious stranger is rescued by a traveling carnival, he becomes entangled in an ancient wager between its visionary ringmaster and the forces of darkness. Bound by obligation and...
Score 6.4
3

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Adventure Comedy Drama
Journalist Raoul Duke and his unhinged attorney Dr. Gonzo descend on Las Vegas with a trunk full of narcotics and a press credential that barely justifies the trip. What begins...
Score 7.2
4

Twelve Monkeys (1995)

Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
A plague has already killed most of humanity by 2035, and what remains of civilization huddles underground. James Cole, a convicted man with nothing to lose, is sent backward through...
Score 7.6
5

The Fisher King (1991)

Comedy Drama
A cynical shock jock and a homeless man haunted by delusion form an unlikely partnership in New York City. Their quest for redemption becomes a search for mythical relics and...
Score 7.3
6

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Terry Gilliam's baroque fantasy follows an aging storyteller who recounts his impossible exploits across continents and centuries. Joined by a ragtag ensemble of extraordinary companions, the Baron spins yarns of...
Score 7.0
7

Brazil (1985)

Comedy Science Fiction
Sam Lowry is a small cog in a vast, suffocating machine of paperwork and procedure, and he knows it. His only relief comes in vivid fantasies where he soars above...
Score 7.7
8

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

Adventure Comedy Fantasy
King Arthur rides across medieval England on an imaginary horse, clapping coconuts together, in search of knights worthy enough to join his quest for the Holy Grail. What follows is...
Score 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Terry Gilliam? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Terry Gilliam are The Zero Theorem, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
How many movies and TV shows has Terry Gilliam directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 8 titles directed by Terry Gilliam, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Terry Gilliam worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Terry Gilliam maintains a strong average user rating of 7.1 out of 10 across all tracked titles.