Samsara
2011, English. Directed by Ron Fricke.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Ron FrickeDirector
- Ni Made Megahadi PratiwiDancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
- Puti Sri Candra DewiDancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
- Putu Dinda PratikaDancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
- Marcos LunaTattoo Daddy: USA
- Hiroshi IshiguroProfessor and Robot Clone: Japan
- Olivier De SagazanMan At Desk: France
- Ladyboys of Cascade BarDancers: Thailand
- KikumaruGeisha: Japan
- Crisanto NeireLead Singer: Cebu Provincial Detenton Center, Philippines
- Robert HenlineUS Army Veteran: USA (as Staff Sergeant Robert Henline)
- Tai LihuaLead Dancer: 1000 Habds Goddess Dance, China
- Collin Alfredo St. DicSelf - Cyclist
Details
- Released
- 16 September 2011
- Country
- Brazil, China, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Namibia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Magidson, Ron Fricke
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $2.6M
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Samsara: quick answers
Is Samsara worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 720 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Samsara?
Samsara runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Samsara have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Samsara. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Samsara parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Samsara is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Samsara on?
Samsara isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Samsara?
If you liked Samsara, try Baraka, Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return.
Who directed Samsara?
Samsara (2011) was directed by Ron Fricke and stars Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, Puti Sri Candra Dewi, Putu Dinda Pratika.