Little Buddha (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1993, Little Buddha is a drama and history film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, running about 140 minutes. “A magical journey to a place where the past and present meet” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Little Buddha stars Keanu Reeves as Siddhartha, Bridget Fonda as Lisa Conrad, Chris Isaak as Dean Conrad and Ruocheng Ying as Lama Norbu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Little Buddha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Buddha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Buddha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Buddha (1993)?
- In US, Little Buddha is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Buddha worth watching?
- Little Buddha holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Buddha?
- Little Buddha stars Keanu Reeves, Bridget Fonda, Chris Isaak, Ruocheng Ying and Alex Wiesendanger.
- When was Little Buddha released?
- Little Buddha was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.