The Bitter Buddha (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7.6

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Released in 2012, The Bitter Buddha is a documentary film directed by Steven Feinartz, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. The Documentary takes an unconventional journey through the life of one of America's most original comedic voices. Eddie Pepitone, "The Bitter Buddha", is looked at in this portrait of creativity, enlightenment and rage.

Who’s in it. The Bitter Buddha stars Zach Galifianakis as Himself, Sarah Silverman as Herself, Patton Oswalt as Himself and Sean Conroy as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Bitter Buddha has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Daring Docs Amazon Channel and Indie Club 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 The Bitter Buddha page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Bitter Buddha 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 The Bitter Buddha (2012)?
In US, The Bitter Buddha is available to stream on Daring Docs Amazon Channel and Indie Club 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 The Bitter Buddha worth watching?
The Bitter Buddha holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Bitter Buddha?
The Bitter Buddha stars Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Sean Conroy and Paul Provenza.
When was The Bitter Buddha released?
The Bitter Buddha was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.