Bones of the Buddha (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2013, Bones of the Buddha is a documentary and history film directed by Steven Clarke, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. Bones of the Buddha is a 2013 television documentary produced by Icon Films and commissioned by WNET/THIRTEEN and ARTE France for the National Geographic Channels. It concerns a controversial Buddhist reliquary from the Piprahwa Stupa in Uttar Pradesh, India. It was released in May, 2013, and was broadcast in July 2013 in the US on PBS as part of the Secrets of the Dead series.
Who’s in it. Bones of the Buddha stars Charles Allen as Himself - Host and Ernst Walter Siemon as Himself - Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Bones of the Buddha has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bones of the Buddha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bones of the 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 Bones of the Buddha (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bones of the Buddha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bones of the Buddha worth watching?
- Bones of the Buddha holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bones of the Buddha?
- Bones of the Buddha stars Charles Allen and Ernst Walter Siemon.
- When was Bones of the Buddha released?
- Bones of the Buddha was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.