---
title: "Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hannah-buddhism-s-untold-journey-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 428140
imdb_id: "tt3658366"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hannah-buddhism-s-untold-journey-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey
Year: 2014
Release Date (US): 11/14/2014
Genres: Documentary and History
Runtime: 1h 30m
Subject: Hannah Nydahl (Buddhist pioneer).
Plot/Details:
Story of her life bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West.
Roots: 1960's Copenhagen (idealistic).
Journey: Hippie trail in Nepal.
Husband: Ole Nydahl (implied "Hannah and her husband Ole").
Relationship to 16th Karmapa: They were two of the first Western students of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa.
Note on 16th Karmapa: The first consciously reincarnated lama of Tibet in

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Adam Penny, Marta György-Kessler

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Esther Fallon** as *Hannah (as a Child)*
- **Susannah Harker** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Villads Vestergaard** as *Ole (as a Child)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey online?
Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey worth watching?
Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey and when was it released?
Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey?
Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey was directed by Adam Penny, Marta György-Kessler.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/428140)

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