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The Buddha

2010Movie2 h 0 min

Documentary
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.5/5
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.5/5

Summary

This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want dark or edgy material

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Facts

April 17, 2010 · 2 h 0 min · Documentary

Released
April 17, 2010
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Buddha?"

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Where can I stream The Buddha?

KanopyPBS Documentaries

In the United States, The Buddha streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Buddha worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.6 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Is The Buddha okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Buddha?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is The Buddha plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.