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Little Buddha

1993Movie2 h 3 minPG

DramaHistory
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes63%53%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes63%53%

Summary

After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Crew

Directed by
Bernardo Bertolucci
Written by
Bernardo Bertolucci, Rudy Wurlitzer, Mark Peploe
Produced by
Jeremy Thomas
Music by
Ryuichi Sakamoto

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Facts

December 1, 1993 · 2 h 3 min · PG

Released
December 1, 1993
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
France, Italy, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
13 countries

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Where can I stream Little Buddha?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, Little Buddha streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Little Buddha worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Little Buddha okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Was Little Buddha a box office flop?

Budget$35 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 14% of its budget.