The Buddha
“The Story of Buddha”
Where to watch in the United States: Stream: PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel · Free: Kanopy · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.
Cast
Richard Gere 
Blair Brown The Dalai Lama Mark Epstein Jane Hirshfield William Stanley Merwin
Credits
Written by: David Grubin
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
A thoughtful television documentary that traces the life and teachings of its subject with scholarly voices and calm narration. It is clear and respectful rather than adventurous, ideal for newcomers or anyone wanting a measured introduction to the story.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (1,320 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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