Synopsis
How do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? These are some of the questions posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Ray examines some of the fundamental questions of our time by weaving together observations from his own journeys throughout India and the Middle East, and the wisdom of an extraordinary spiritual leader. This is his story, as told and filmed by Rick Ray during a private visit to his monastery in Dharamsala, India over the course of several months. Also included is rare historical footage as well as footage supplied by individuals who at great personal risk, filmed with hidden cameras within Tibet. Part biography, part philosophy, part adventure and part politics, "10 Questions for The Dalai Lama" conveys more than history and more than answers - it opens a window into the heart of an inspiring man. If you had only one hour, what would you ask?
Scores
Popularity Percentile (Year)
11.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
43.3%
Critic Consensus
78.6% Fresh • 14 critic reviews
Critic reception is largely positive, with 79% of 14 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, uplifting, historical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikingupliftinghistoricalthought-provokingcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|
| N/A |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score79.0
RT critic review count14
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating7.4
IMDb votes774
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $224,546 | $339,798 |
| International | 2007 | $259,941 | $393,360 |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $484,487 | $733,158 |
Earnings / Profitability
Estimated net revenues and net expenses for films based on reported and estimated numbers. This income statement should be considered most viable for the first 24 months after the inital movie's release (ie after most lucrative pay windows).
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|
| Revenues |
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $216,249 | $327,243 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $325,000 | $491,811 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $121,000 | $183,105 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $5,587,000 | $8,454,616 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $12,555,000 | $18,999,052 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $101,046 | $152,909 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $18,905,295 | $28,608,736 |
| Expenses |
| Budget ? | 2007 | $409,000 (est) | $618,926 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $339,000 (est) | $512,997 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $756,000 | $1,144,029 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $1,356,000 | $2,051,988 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $81,800 | $123,785 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $2,941,800 | $4,451,725 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $15,963,495 | $24,157,011 |
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Tooltips
- Budget Estimated using Machine Learning
- Digital Rentals: PVOD, VOD, & On-Demand
- Marketing & distribution costs to release Movie in Theaters. Includes: Online & Offline Ads, Posters, Trailer Production, and physical or digital copies (formerly "prints") sent to cinemas.
- Net Digital Purchase Revenue
- Net Revenues for Physical Rentals: VHS, DVD, BluRay (when appropriate)
- Physical Purchases: VHS $0, DVD $12,154,000, BluRay $401,000
- Reported or Estimated Net Budget (after tax, product placements, & grants)
- Theatrical box office grosses split into Domestic, International, and Worldwide totals.
- Union-modeled residuals using SAG-AFTRA and WGA schedules as a simplified estimate proxy.
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Budget Tooltip
Reported or Estimated Net Budget (after tax, product placements, & grants)
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