History of the World: Part I (1981) movie poster

History of the World: Part I (1981)

"Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 54% (RT: 61%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (898 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
61%
Metacritic
47
Cast
Mel Brooks as Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI
Dom DeLuise as Emperor Nero
Madeline Kahn as Empress Nympho
Harvey Korman as Count de Monet
Cloris Leachman as Madame Defarge
Ron Carey as Swiftus
Gregory Hines as Josephus
Pamela Stephenson as Mademoiselle Rimbaud
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 898 votes. Critics scored it lower at 54%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred โ€“ not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1981 among dedicated fans.
  • The iconic poster for History of the World: Part I was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

History of the World: Part I is a 1981 comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred โ€“ not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition. The film has been rated by 898 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, History of the World: Part I delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. History of the World: Part I (1981) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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