Little Buddha
1993, English. Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
A magical journey to a place where the past and present meet
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 466 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Little Buddha
Little Buddha is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bernardo BertolucciDirector
- 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
- Jo ChampaMaria
- Jigme KunsangChampa
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1993
- Country
- France, Italy, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bernardo Bertolucci, Rudy Wurlitzer, Mark Peploe
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $4.9M
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Little Buddha: quick answers
Is Little Buddha worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 466 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Little Buddha?
Little Buddha runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Little Buddha have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Little Buddha. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Little Buddha parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Little Buddha is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Little Buddha on?
Little Buddha is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Little Buddha?
If you liked Little Buddha, try Kundun, Tenzing, Mary.
Who directed Little Buddha?
Little Buddha (1993) was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and stars Keanu Reeves, Bridget Fonda, Chris Isaak.