# Where to watch Buddha (1961) in the UK

> Buddha (1961) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1961  
**Runtime:** 157 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T14:17:04.801Z)  

## Synopsis

An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Buddha in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Buddha in the UK?**

Buddha (1961) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Buddha on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Buddha is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/329747/buddha-1961
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/8UE6KsVrX0KMjYAOVUxb8eveaVM.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/329747/buddha-1961.json

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