Where to watch The Buddha in Canada
The Buddha is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
About The Buddha
The Buddha is a 2010 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by David Grubin, starring Richard Gere, Blair Brown and Tenzin Gyatso. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Buddha in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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Overview
This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Buddha in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Buddha on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is The Buddha on Netflix?+
The Buddha is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.
How long is The Buddha?+
The Buddha has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
Who stars in The Buddha?+
The Buddha stars Richard Gere, Blair Brown, Tenzin Gyatso, Mark Epstein and William Stanley Merwin.
When did The Buddha come out?+
The Buddha is a 2010 movie directed by David Grubin.
What genre is The Buddha?+
The Buddha is Documentary film.
Who directed The Buddha?+
The Buddha was directed by David Grubin.
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