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Dec 25, 2020 · It is not about running the furthest or for the longest amount of time. Soul presents the importance of spirituality in a 21st-century context, unlike any children's film I’ve seen from Pixar....
- War And Peace (1956) - 3h 28m. Available on Hoopla and Pluto TV. Although not the longest film ever, War and Peace certainly makes the list at almost 3.5 hours long.
- The Irishman (2019) - 3h 29m. Available on Netflix. Everyone has heard of and/or watched this Netflix film by now and for good reason: Martin Scorsese’s latest masterpiece and another great collaboration between Al Pacino and Robert De Niro (referring here to Heat, not Righteous Kill, even though it was bashed more than it deserved), this film was one of the few Netflix Originals to receive 10 Oscars nominations and 5 Golden Globes nods.
- Titanic (1997) - 3h 30m. Available on Starz. One of the most beloved epic love stories, Titanic is based on the real-life tragedy of the Titanic sinking and the thousands of people who perished on the ship.
- It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) - 3h 30m. Available on Tubi and Pluto TV. This epic comedy film by Stanley Kramer (famous for Guess Who's Coming To Dinner and Inherit The Wind) tells the story of the race for the $350,000 that "Smiler" Grogan hid after he committed a robbery and before he was imprisoned for 15 years.
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring. This beautiful South Korean film looks at the cyclical nature of life (a very Buddhist concept) against the backdrop of a Buddhist monastery on a tiny island.
- Bulletproof Monk. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there's Bulletproof Monk. This may actually fall into the 'So Bad It's Good' category, rather than being legitimately a great movie, but anyone who wants to see a Buddhist Monk in a kick-ass action comedy alongside a wise-cracking American pickpocket to protect a mystical scroll...
- Buddha Collapsed Out Of Shame. Despite the title, this film doesn't totally focus on Buddhism but includes some wonderfully Buddhist ideas about the search for wisdom and the importance of education for all.
- Samsara. This award-winning film festival offering explores the complications of spirituality and sexuality, as a young monk attempts to gain enlightenment.
Gautama Buddha. 2020 · 52 min. TV-G. Documentary. Reconnect with your spirituality and tranquil enlightenment with the story of the Buddha as researchers seek to uncover evidence of a higher power. Subtitles: English.
- Kim Harrington
- January 1, 2020
- 51 min
- Evergreen Editor
- Zen (2009) Unsatisfied with the teachings of Buddhism in Kyoto, Japanese monk Dogen Zenji traveled to China to find the original teachings there himself and bring them back to Japan.
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003) South Korean film Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring, is perhaps the most treasured hidden gem of a movie among Buddhists today.
- Kundun (1997) Martin Scorsese's film Kundun is an epic and sweeping film about the early life of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama. Based on the Dalai Lama's own writings about his life, the movie follows his life from when he is found as a child by Tibetan monks believing him to be the next reincarnated Dalai Lama, to the end when he flees Tibet.
- Groundhog Day (1993) As the only movie on this list that isn't overtly Buddhist, it might seem like a strange addition. But Groundhog Day has long been known as a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece.
Sitting in the lotus position, focused on breath and not thinking about anything — that’s true Buddhist serenity. For those times when you need a break from practice, these six profound films are sure to distract you from your worries and help you tune into serenity. By Carrie Duncan.
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This section provides a list of selected Buddhist films and documentaries. The links will take you to the producer website or IMDb (online database for films). For viewing, please access the films through streaming platforms, such as YouTube TV, Amazon, Neflix, or Kanopy (free for the Stanford community with your SUNet ID or through your public ...
