History of the World: Part I

1h 32m · 1981 · Directed by Mel Brooks · 3.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

History of the World: Part I (1981) runs 1h 32m, directed by Mel Brooks. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

Genres: Comedy

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.