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In a medieval England beset by mythological creatures and absurdity, King Arthur sets out on an ill-fated quest for the Holy Grail. Joined by his loyal squire Patsy, Arthur assembles his Knights of the Round Table, a motley crew consisting of Sir Bedevere the Wise, who is actually quite dim; Sir Lancelot the Brave, whose bravery is questionable; Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot, and Sir Galahad, a knight so pure he doesn't even need a sword. Their journey begins with a visit to Camelot, where they meet God, who has a rather...unconventional approach to biblical matters. The Knights then venture into the countryside, encountering various obstacles, including a group of belligerent peasants, a castle under siege by a gang of rabbits, and a French Taunter taunting them from across a river. As they search for the Holy Grail, the Knights face numerous challenges, including a killer rabbit, a giant's castle, and a series of bizarre encounters with various characters. Meanwhile, King Arthur's squire Patsy is mistaken for a knight due to his clever use of a coconut as a makeshift horse, leading to further confusion. Throughout their journey, Monty Python's signature absurdity shines through in the form of ridiculous songs, clever wordplay, and over-the-top antics. The film pokes fun at traditional Arthurian legend, medieval chivalry, and even the concept of heroism itself. As the Knights near the end of their quest, they discover that the Holy Grail is not what they expected – but in true Monty Python fashion, it's an outcome that defies expectation and logic. In the end, King Arthur and his knights find themselves at odds over the meaning of their quest, ultimately concluding that it was all a bit of a "daft idea" after all.

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