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10 Best Movies Like Little Buddha

If you loved Little Buddha, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Mistertao

Mistertao

1988★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Little Buddha for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The mountaintop is usually the object and purpose of the trip. But for the small and serene Mr. Tao is a step on his continuing quest, that perhaps will never end....

#2
The Teacher from Vigevano

The Teacher from Vigevano

1963★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Little Buddha for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Primary school teacher Mr. Mombelli, nevertheless satisfied with his life, is driven by his wife to resign and starting a new activity. He invest all his goodwill setting up a foot...

#3
A Y.M.O. Film: Propaganda

A Y.M.O. Film: Propaganda

1984★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Little Buddha for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Starring Yellow Magic Orchestra and David Brooks Palmer, YMO Propaganda is 1984 Musical film directed by Shin Saito. Originally premiered theatrically throughout Japan in 1984 and ...

#4
Wherever You Are

Wherever You Are

2004★ 4.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Little Buddha for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A doctor's life takes a mysterious turn when his ambulance plunges into a river....

#5
Tiananmen

Tiananmen

1991★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Little Buddha for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A CCTV-commissioned, 8-part series shot between 1988 and 1990, but barred from being released after the events of June 4th. A production of the Structure, Wave, Youth, Cinema Exper...

#6
The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting

The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting

2003★ 4.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Little Buddha for fans of Action. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A sadistic serial killer terrorizes a couple driving on a rural highway in Texas while killing numerous people and framing them for his killings....