Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-the-buddha"

1. Annie (1982)

PG | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A spunky young orphan is taken in by a rich eccentric, much to the chagrin of the cantankerous woman who runs the orphanage.

Director: John Huston | Stars: Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking

Votes: 49,464 | Gross: $57.06M

2. The Man from Earth (2007)

Not Rated | 87 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he has a longer and stranger past than they can imagine.

Director: Richard Schenkman | Stars: David Lee Smith, Tony Todd, John Billingsley, Ellen Crawford

Votes: 200,057

3. Decision to Leave (2022)

Not Rated | 139 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A detective investigating a man's death in the mountains meets the dead man's mysterious wife in the course of his dogged sleuthing.

Director: Park Chan-wook | Stars: Park Hae-il, Tang Wei, Lee Jung-hyun, Go Kyung-pyo

Votes: 55,070

4. Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

G | 106 min | Drama, History, Musical

Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.

Director: Norman Jewison | Stars: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen

Votes: 29,885 | Gross: $24.48M

5. War, Inc. (2008)

R | 107 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller

A corporation hires a professional assassin to pose as its trade show representative who must organize the wedding of a Middle Eastern pop star, which will allow him the opportunity to kill a Middle Eastern politician.

Director: Joshua Seftel | Stars: John Cusack, Marisa Tomei, Hilary Duff, Joan Cusack

Votes: 22,505 | Gross: $0.58M

6. Three to Tango (1999)

PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Romance

A rich businessman's assumption that his new colleague is gay leads him to ask the man to keep an eye on his mistress. However, the man is not gay--and he begins to fall for the woman himself.

Director: Damon Santostefano | Stars: Neve Campbell, Matthew Perry, Dylan McDermott, Oliver Platt

Votes: 20,073 | Gross: $10.54M

7. The King and I (1999)

G | 88 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy

Traveling to the exotic kingdom of Siam, English schoolteacher Anna Leonowens soon discovers that her most difficult challenge is the stubborn, imperious King himself.

Director: Richard Rich | Stars: Miranda Richardson, Martin Vidnovic, Christiane Noll, Ian Richardson

Votes: 4,305 | Gross: $11.96M

8. The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1988)

R | 97 min | Action, Drama, War

A tough U.S. sergeant and his sidekick roll into a demoralized firebase, where they attempt to rebuild morale and fortifications amid a climactic battle with the Viet Cong.

Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith | Stars: Wings Hauser, R. Lee Ermey, Robert Arevalo, Mark Neely

Votes: 3,340

9. After Fall, Winter (2011)

Not Rated | 132 min | Drama, Romance

Suicidal writer Michael leaves New York for Paris. He meets nurse Sophie who has a secret dominatrix job. Sophie cares for dying Anais. Michael and Sophie develop a combative yet passionate relationship amid existential crises.

Director: Eric Schaeffer | Stars: Eric Schaeffer, Lizzie Brocheré, Marie Luneau, Christian Mulot

Votes: 963

10. It Waits (2005)

Not Rated | 88 min | Horror

A lone female park ranger tries to track down a vicious creature killing various people and terrorizing her at a remote national park.

Director: Steven R. Monroe | Stars: Cerina Vincent, Dominic Zamprogna, Greg Kean, Eric Schweig

Votes: 2,348

11. Spies (1928)

Not Rated | 90 min | Romance, Thriller

The mastermind behind a ubiquitous spy operation learns of a dangerous romance between a Russian lady in his employ and a dashing agent from the government's secret service.

Director: Fritz Lang | Stars: Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Gerda Maurus, Willy Fritsch, Lien Deyers

Votes: 3,942

12. Go for Broke! (1951)

Passed | 92 min | Drama, History, War

The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II.

Director: Robert Pirosh | Stars: Van Johnson, Lane Nakano, George Miki, Akira Fukunaga

Votes: 1,746

13. Salome, Where She Danced (1945)

Approved | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Music

A famous Viennese ballerina flees Europe during the Austro-Prussian War and falls in love with an American bandit who looks like her deceased royal lover.

Director: Charles Lamont | Stars: Yvonne De Carlo, Rod Cameron, David Bruce, Walter Slezak

Votes: 373

14. The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997 TV Movie)

Unrated | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A fellow PI tricks Rockford into taking on a treacherous case that makes him the target of a vengeful police department.

Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: James Garner, John Amos, Joe Santos, Isabel Glasser

Votes: 269

15. Temptation of a Monk (1993)

118 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

Near the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers ... See full summary »

Director: Clara Law | Stars: Joan Chen, Hsing-Kuo Wu, Fengyi Zhang, Ming-Yang Li

Votes: 389

16. The Third Wave (2007)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama

Four volunteers travel to Peraliya, Sri Lanka after the devastating 2004 tsunami, and their planned two-week trip becomes a year of heartbreak and rebirth.

Director: Alison Thompson | Stars: A.P. Darmedesa, Bruce French, Oscar Gubernati, Donny Paterson

Votes: 271

17. The Wrath of the Gods (1914)

56 min | Drama, Romance

An American sailor falls in love with a fisherman's daughter and convinces her that Jesus is more powerful than the gods who have cursed her.

Director: Reginald Barker | Stars: Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Frank Borzage, Kisaburô Kurihara

Votes: 209

18. Spalding Gray: Terrors of Pleasure (1987 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy

In this comedic monologue, Spalding Gray talks about impulse-buying an old cabin in the woods and the various, constant upkeep required.

Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Spalding Gray, Bonnie Crotty, Ron Dunham, Bob Egan

Votes: 225

19. The Yogis of Tibet (2002 Video)

77 min | Documentary

For the first time, the reclusive and secretive Tibetan monks agree to discuss aspects of their philosophy and allow themselves to be filmed while performing their ancient practices.

Director: Jeffrey M. Pill | Stars: Jeffrey Gibson, Geshe Yeshi Chophel, The Dalai Lama, Ani Konchok Khandro

Votes: 225

20. The Deepest Truth of Human Existence (2002 Video)

86 min | Documentary

Beside the Ganga River in Rishikesh, India, Eckhart Tolle talks about the deepest truth in human existence.

Star: Eckhart Tolle

Votes: 19

21. There Is No Problem (2005 Video)

105 min | Documentary

In a satsang given in Santa Cruz, California, Adyashanti delivers the message that there is no problem, a message the mind perpetually resists.

Stars: Adyashanti, Bonnie

22. The Truth About Dalai Lama (2015 Video)

69 min | Talk-Show

Stefan Molyneux examines the darker side of Tenzin Gyatso, the current Dalai Lama.

Star: Stefan Molyneux

23. Welcome to Reality (2006 Video)

92 min | Documentary

Adyashanti, delivering a talk in Santa Cruz, California, tells his audience what it is like to be enlightened.

Star: Adyashanti

24. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Viva Las Vegas (2004)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Greg has found a replacement in the DNA lab, Chandra Moore, and introduces her to the co-workers. Capt. Brass, Grissom and Greg, in his first case, investigate the death of an unidentified ... See full summary »

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 814

25. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Black Widower (1992)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Sideshow Bob gets out of jail and plots to take his revenge on Bart by marrying his Aunt Selma and killing her.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,583

26. The Propaganda Report (2016– )
Actors Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts) & Josh Warren (Footloose) Join Us to Discuss the Covid-Con, 9/11, Qanon, Epstein, Tesla & Much More (2020 Podcast Episode)

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Stars: Monica Perez, Brad Binkley, Dan Fogler, Josh Warren

27. Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode: Finding Freebo (2008)

TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Every cop in Miami is tasked with finding the fugitive Freebo, who is accused of killing the younger brother of Assistant D.A. Miguel Prado; Dexter and Rita move closer to making a big decision about their family.

Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee

Votes: 5,052

28. Lie to Me (2009–2011)
Episode: Truth or Consequences (2009)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Zoe gets Dr. Lightman's help in a case involving an African-American college athlete accused of statutory rape, and Dr. Foster tries to help a sympathetic mother while investigating a religious leader for the IRS.

Director: Michael Offer | Stars: Tim Roth, Kelli Williams, Brendan Hines, Monica Raymund

Votes: 900

29. Animaniacs (2020–2023)
Episode: International Mouse of Mystery/Aliens Resurrected/Joe/The Stickening/Slappy's Return/Everyday Safety: Giant Adirondack Chair (2023)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Pinky and the Brain star in a secret agent movie franchise. Yakko sings a song about why the earth is worth saving. The Warners find themselves in a sticky situation at an amusement park, then give the viewers a safety tip.

Directors: Adriel Garcia, Katie Rice, Brett Varon, Matthew Yang | Stars: Jess Harnell, Maurice LaMarche, Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen

Votes: 35

30. TopTenz (2010– )
Episode: 10 Cults with Incredibly Bizarre Beliefs (2021)

12 min | Documentary

Often masquerading a 'new' religions, cult have been around since the dawn of civilization. But in recent time they seem to be popping up everywhere. So how do you tell a cult form a ... See full summary »

Star: Simon Whistler

31. ReligionForBreakfast (2014– )
Episode: Buddhist Meditation Explained (2022)

20 min | Documentary

The modern (western) inclusive practice of meditation for relaxation if very different from traditional Buddhism philosophy that viewed meditation as an advanced practice that required ... See full summary »

Star: Andrew M. Henry

32. Red River Bible & Prophecy Conference (2008– )
Episode: God's Prophetic Order (2014)

80 min

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Star: Michael Hoggard

33. Columbus Bible Prophecy Conference (2012– )
Episode: Bible Prophecy and Evangelism (2014)

62 min

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Stars: John Haller, James Jacob Prasch

34. Believers in Grace Fellowship (2010– )
Episode: The Scarlet Cord: Joshua 2 (2012)

67 min

A detailed study on the typology of Rahab the Harlot.

Star: James Jacob Prasch