Little Buddha
Seen it?1993 | 123 min | Drama, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved I Swear or Kundun, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 85K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
- Keanu ReevesSiddhartha
- Bridget FondaLisa Conrad
- Chris IsaakDean Conrad
- Ruocheng YingLama Norbu
- Alex WiesendangerJesse Conrad
- Raju LalRaju
- Greishma Makar SingGita
- Sogyal RinpocheKenpo Tenzin
- Khyongla Rato RinpocheAbbot
- Geshe Tsultim GyelsenLama Dorje