Ram Dass, Going Home (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2017, Ram Dass, Going Home is a documentary film directed by Derek Peck, running about 31 minutes.

What it’s about. Ram Dass is one of the most important cultural figures from the 1960s and 70s. A pyschedelic pioneer, author of Be Here Now, beloved spiritual teacher, and outspoken advocate for death-and-dying awareness, Ram Dass is now himself approaching the end of life. Since suffering a life-changing stroke twenty years ago, he has been living at his home on Maui and deepening his spiritual practice — which is centered on love and his idea of merging with his surroundings and all living things. Shot in a nuanced cinematic style, the film is an intimate summary of his life learning and awareness, and is ultimately a poetic meditation on life, death, and the soul’s journey home.

Who’s in it. Ram Dass, Going Home stars Ram Dass as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Ram Dass, Going Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ram Dass, Going Home page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ram Dass, Going Home 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 Ram Dass, Going Home (2017)?
In US, Ram Dass, Going Home is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ram Dass, Going Home worth watching?
Ram Dass, Going Home holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ram Dass, Going Home?
Ram Dass, Going Home stars Ram Dass.
When was Ram Dass, Going Home released?
Ram Dass, Going Home was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.