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- 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.
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
This list of longest films is composed of films with a running time of 300 minutes (5 hours) or more.
TitleRunning TimeDirectorYear ReleasedResan (The Journey)873 min (14 hr, 33 min)1987Exergue – on documenta 14848 min (14 hr, 8 min)Dimitris Athiridis2024803 min (13 hr, 23 min)2018Out 1 (Noli me tangere)775 min (12 hr, 55 min)1971Gautama Buddha is a 2020 documentary with a runtime of 51 minutes. Where to Watch Gautama Buddha. Gautama Buddha is available to watch free on Plex and Tubi TV. It's also available to stream, download and buy on demand at Amazon. Some platforms allow you to rent Gautama Buddha for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
- Kim Harrington
- Cathy Warren
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
- Bulletproof Monk
- Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame
- Samsara
- Hector and The Search For Happiness
- Kundun
- The Cup
- Milarepa
- The Civilization of Maxwell Bright
- Seven Years in Tibet
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. Set over the course of a year, the film centers on a young monk as he explores love and sexuality as well as his faith. This is a wonderful film for directly referencing the Buddhist way whil...
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... has come to the right place. T...
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. Buddha Collapsed Out Of Shametakes place in Bamiyan (Afghanistan), where the Taliban famously destroyed massive, ancient Buddha statues. RELATED: 10 Best War Movies of the 2...
This award-winning film festival offering explores the complications of spirituality and sexuality, as a young monk attempts to gain enlightenment. The film centers on Tashi, a man raised to the spiritual life, who falls in love with a woman. He struggles to decide if he must truly understand the other side of life to achieve enlightenment, and fol...
Simon Pegg stars in this film about a bored psychiatrist who sets out on a global quest to discover the true meaning of happiness... and finds some wonderfully unexpected results. And unlike many films that claim that, the end of the film is likely to actually be unexpected, in a wonderful way. RELATED: 10 Most Inspiring Quotes From The Hobbit Film...
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Kundunis a visually stunning look at the early life of the Dalai Lama. From his childhood in Tibet to the Chinese invasion and his escape to India. The film is more beautiful than political, and explores the mystery of Buddhism through the story of the world's most famous Buddhist. It may not be the best (or best-known)...
Not every film about Buddhism has to be serious and spiritual, as The Cupclearly proves. This comedy is set in a monastary, but follows the adventures of a group of monks and novices who are torn between their love of spirituality... and their love of football (soccer)! The bulk of the film follows them as they attempt to find a way to watch the Wo...
Another film looking at the life of a famous figure from Buddhism, Milarepais about the Tibetan tantric yogi of the same name. The film is a moral fable, and one of the best-known in Buddhism, so viewers shouldn't be expecting dramatic twists and turns. Instead, this is a film with a lesson, and a wonderful one for anyone interested in the stories ...
Patrick Warburton stars in this lesser-known film that puts a Buddhist twist on the classic story of Beauty and the Beast. The film begins with a deeply angry and misoygnistic man deciding that the answer to his love-life issues is a mail order bride. Assuming that his new bride will be docile and utterly submissive, Max Bright is surprised to find...
Where would a list of Buddhism films be without this '90s classic starring Brad Pitt? Also centered on the life of the Dalai Lama, Seven Years In Tibet is based on the true story of Heinrich Harrer, a mountain climber who finds himself in Tibet, and the unlikely friendship that blooms between Heinrich and the Dalai Lama. Unlike many others on this ...
1. Why Has Bodhi Dharma Left for the East (1989) This South Korean movie follows the lives of three Buddhist monks: an elderly monk, an adult monk, and an orphaned boy. It’s a slow-paced, meditative movie that includes several flashbacks. This relaxing and beautiful film can be enjoyed as an introduction to Zen.
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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 ...
