21 Movies With A Reincarnation Theme
Movies about reincarnation make us think about the intriguing and complex theme that oscillates between the amusing suggestions of fantastic imaginary and the sacredness of the ancestral religions. Many films about reincarnation have examined the matter of life after death in several ways. Here is a list of 21 that we put together.
I Origins (2014)
A molecular biologist and his laboratory partner uncover evidence that may fundamentally change society as we know it.
A molecular biologist and his laboratory partner uncover evidence that may fundamentally change society as we know it.
What Dreams May Come (1998)
After he dies in a car crash, a man searches heaven and hell for his beloved wife.
After he dies in a car crash, a man searches heaven and hell for his beloved wife.
Cloud Atlas (2012)
An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.
An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.
Birth (2004)
A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn.
A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn.
The Lovely Bones (2009)
Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family – and her killer – from purgatory. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.
Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family – and her killer – from purgatory. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.
Ghost (1990)
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
Unmistaken Child (2008)
In Nepal, a venerable monk, Geshe Lama Konchog, dies and one of his disciples, a youthful monk named Tenzin Zopa, searches for his master’s reincarnation.
In Nepal, a venerable monk, Geshe Lama Konchog, dies and one of his disciples, a youthful monk named Tenzin Zopa, searches for his master’s reincarnation.
The Fountain (2006)
As a modern-day scientist, Tommy is struggling with mortality, desperately searching for the medical breakthrough that will save the life of his cancer-stricken wife, Izzi.
As a modern-day scientist, Tommy is struggling with mortality, desperately searching for the medical breakthrough that will save the life of his cancer-stricken wife, Izzi.
Kundun (1997)
A Martin Scorsese film about the Dalai Lama, who was forced to escape from his home in Tibet because of the invasion by communist China. The lama, who is told that he is the reincarnation of his predecessor escapes to India and continues his life there as he learns the ways of the Dalai Lama.
A Martin Scorsese film about the Dalai Lama, who was forced to escape from his home in Tibet because of the invasion by communist China. The lama, who is told that he is the reincarnation of his predecessor escapes to India and continues his life there as he learns the ways of the Dalai Lama.
Little Buddha (1993)
Lama Norbu comes to Seattle in search of the reincarnation of his dead teacher, Lama Dorje. His search leads him to young Jesse Conrad, Raju, a waif from Kathmandu, and an upper class Indian girl.
Lama Norbu comes to Seattle in search of the reincarnation of his dead teacher, Lama Dorje. His search leads him to young Jesse Conrad, Raju, a waif from Kathmandu, and an upper class Indian girl.
Heaven Can Wait (1978)
A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an overanxious angel before he was meant to die, returns to life in the body of a recently murdered millionaire.
A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an overanxious angel before he was meant to die, returns to life in the body of a recently murdered millionaire.
Dead Again (1991)
An amnesiac and a private eye find they might have a past life connection.
An amnesiac and a private eye find they might have a past life connection.
Chances Are (1989)
A reincarnated man unknowingly falls in love with his own daughter from his previous life. Once he realizes this, he tries to end their relationship before angels erase his memory.
A reincarnated man unknowingly falls in love with his own daughter from his previous life. Once he realizes this, he tries to end their relationship before angels erase his memory.
My Reincarnation (2011)
Tibetan Buddhist Master Choogyal Namkhai Norbu watches as his western-born son, Yeshi, who was recognized at birth as the reincarnation of a famous spiritual master, considers departing from tradition to embrace the modern world.
Tibetan Buddhist Master Choogyal Namkhai Norbu watches as his western-born son, Yeshi, who was recognized at birth as the reincarnation of a famous spiritual master, considers departing from tradition to embrace the modern world.
Down to Earth (2001)
After dying before his time, an aspiring black comic gets a second shot at life – by being placed in the body of a wealthy white businessman.
After dying before his time, an aspiring black comic gets a second shot at life – by being placed in the body of a wealthy white businessman.
Defending Your Life (1991)
In an afterlife way station resembling a block of hotels, the lives of the recently-deceased are examined in a court-like setting.
In an afterlife way station resembling a block of hotels, the lives of the recently-deceased are examined in a court-like setting.
Being Human (1994)
One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.
One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (1975)
When college professor Peter Proud begins to experience flashbacks from a previous incarnation, he is mysteriously drawn to a place he has never been before but which is troublingly familiar.
When college professor Peter Proud begins to experience flashbacks from a previous incarnation, he is mysteriously drawn to a place he has never been before but which is troublingly familiar.
Switch (1991)
A sexist womanizer is killed by one of his former lovers and then reincarnated as a woman.
A sexist womanizer is killed by one of his former lovers and then reincarnated as a woman.
Made in Heaven (1987)
After being dumped by his girlfriend, a boy runs away to California. But he ends up in heaven because he dies after trying to help a family from drowning in a river. In heaven he’ll meet a beautiful girl, who has never reincarnated before.
After being dumped by his girlfriend, a boy runs away to California. But he ends up in heaven because he dies after trying to help a family from drowning in a river. In heaven he’ll meet a beautiful girl, who has never reincarnated before.
Om Shanti Om (2007)
In the 1970s, Om, an aspiring actor, is murdered, but is immediately reincarnated into the present day. He attempts to discover the mystery of his demise and find Shanti, the love of his previous life.
In the 1970s, Om, an aspiring actor, is murdered, but is immediately reincarnated into the present day. He attempts to discover the mystery of his demise and find Shanti, the love of his previous life.