Wheel of Time (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6.5

Wheel of Time poster

Released in 2003, Wheel of Time is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Wheel of Time is Werner Herzog's photographed look at the largest Buddhist ritual in Bodh Gaya, India.

Who’s in it. Wheel of Time stars Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Tenzin Gyatso as Himself, Lama Lhundup Woeser as Himself and Takna Jigme Sangpo as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wheel of Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel 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 Wheel of Time page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wheel of Time tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wheel of Time (2003)?
In US, Wheel of Time is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Wheel of Time worth watching?
Wheel of Time holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Wheel of Time?
Wheel of Time stars Werner Herzog, Tenzin Gyatso, Lama Lhundup Woeser, Takna Jigme Sangpo and Matthieu Ricard.
When was Wheel of Time released?
Wheel of Time was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.