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Kundun

1997Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

DramaHistory
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic747.2Rotten Tomatoes76%78%

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.

From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Tibetan Culture
  • Political Exile
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Historical Epic
  • Oppression and Resistance
  • Religious Leader
  • Cultural Preservation

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Martin Scorsese
Written by
Melissa Mathison
Produced by
Barbara De Fina
Music by
Philip Glass

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Facts

December 25, 1997 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
December 25, 1997
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese, Tibetan
Made in
United States
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Kundun?"

Questions about Kundun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kundun?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Kundun worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Kundun okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Kundun a box office flop?

Budget$28 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $28 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.