Samsara

2011·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle9
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Awe-inspiring and melancholic

  • Wonder9
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue6
  • Acting5

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography10
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Non-Narrative DocumentaryGlobal SpiritualityVisual PoemCross-Cultural ExplorationStunning CinematographyPhilosophical MeditationWorld ImmersionSocial CommentaryEnvironmental Themes

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Questions about Samsara

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Where can I stream Samsara legally?

Samsara is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Samsara worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Samsara rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Samsara?

1 h 42 min

Samsara runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Samsara?

Critics71
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate Samsara higher (83) than critics (71). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Samsara a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 66% of its budget.

What language is Samsara in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in Brazil, China, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Namibia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Samsara?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Samsara in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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