The Great Buddha+ (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2017, The Great Buddha+ is a comedy and drama film directed by Huang Hsin-Yao, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Security guard Pickle and his trash collector friend Belly Button kill time together in night shifts watching the American-educated boss's dash-cam recordings of his various sexual encounters with women. Against the buddies' will, something horrifying rather than erotic reveals.
Who’s in it. The Great Buddha+ stars Bamboo Chen as Belly Bottom, Cres Chuang as Pickle, Leon Dai as Kevin Huang and Na-Do as Peanut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Great Buddha+ has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $990K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Buddha+ page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Buddha+ tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Buddha+ (2017)?
- In US, The Great Buddha+ is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Buddha+ worth watching?
- The Great Buddha+ holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Buddha+?
- The Great Buddha+ stars Bamboo Chen, Cres Chuang, Leon Dai, Na-Do and Shao-Huai Chang.
- When was The Great Buddha+ released?
- The Great Buddha+ was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.