Kundun
1997, English. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 520 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Martin ScorseseDirector
- Tenzin Thuthob TsarongDalai Lama (Adult)
- Tencho GyalpoMother
- Tsewang Migyur KhangsarFather
- Gyurme TethongDalai Lama (Age 12)
- Robert LinChairman Mao
- Tulku Jamyang Kunga TenzinDalai Lama (Age 5)
- Tenzin Yeshi PaichangDalai Lama (Aged 2)
- Tenzin TopjarLobsang (5-10)
- Tenzin LodoeTakster
- Geshi Yeshi GyatsoLama of Sera
- Losang GyatsoThe messenger
- Sonam PhuntsokReting Rinpoche
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Melissa Mathison
- Budget
- $28M
- Box office
- $5.7M
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Kundun: quick answers
Is Kundun worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 520 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kundun?
Kundun runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does Kundun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kundun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Kundun suitable for kids?
Kundun is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Kundun?
If you liked Kundun, try Little Buddha, Seven Years in Tibet, 55 Days at Peking.
Who directed Kundun?
Kundun (1997) was directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar.