And Now for Something Completely Different is a 1971 English-language Comedy film written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Monty Python. The movie is directed by Ian Macnaughton and produced by Patricia Casey. An anthology of the best sketches from the first and second seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969). And now for something completely different features Graham Chapman in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Carol Cleveland. The film is based on Monty Python's Flying Circus by Monty Python. The music was composed by Douglas Gamley along with Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Fred Tomlinson. Cinematography was done by David Muir and editing by Thom Noble. The motion picture has a running time of 88 minutes. It was released on 22nd August 1971 and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released. And Now for Something Completely Different was made on a budget of £0 million and at the box office it grossed only $0 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Columbia Pictures.