Little Buddha(1993)
A magical journey to a place where the past and present meet
Little Buddha Synopsis
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.
Little Buddha (1993) is a drama and history film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, released on December 1, 1993 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Keanu Reeves, Bridget Fonda, Chris Isaak and Ruocheng Ying. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 459 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Writers:
- Bernardo Bertolucci, Rudy Wurlitzer, Mark Peploe
- Producers:
- Jeremy Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Vittorio Storaro
- Composer:
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Production:
- Recorded Picture Company, CiBy 2000, Serprocor Anstalt, TAO Film
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,900,000
- Status:
- Released
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Little Buddha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keanu Reeves
as Siddhartha
Bridget Fonda
as Lisa Conrad
Chris Isaak
as Dean Conrad
Ruocheng Ying
as Lama Norbu
Alex Wiesendanger
as Jesse Conrad
- Raju Lal
Raju Lal
as Raju
- Greishma Makar Sing
Greishma Makar Sing
as Gita
Sogyal Rinpoche
as Kenpo Tenzin
- Khyongla Rato Rinpoche
Khyongla Rato Rinpoche
as Abbot
- Geshe Tsultim Gyelsen
Geshe Tsultim Gyelsen
as Lama Dorje
Jo Champa
as Maria
- Jigme Kunsang
Jigme Kunsang
as Champa
Key crew
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, written by Bernardo Bertolucci, Rudy Wurlitzer and Mark Peploe, produced by Jeremy Thomas.
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Little Buddha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 459 ratings.
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Little Buddha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Little Buddha online?
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Little Buddha (1993) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Little Buddha?
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The main cast of Little Buddha (1993) includes Keanu Reeves, Bridget Fonda, Chris Isaak, Ruocheng Ying and Alex Wiesendanger. The film was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Little Buddha released?
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Little Buddha was released on December 1, 1993 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Little Buddha worth watching?
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Little Buddha (1993) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 459 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Little Buddha?
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Yes. The official Little Buddha trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.