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The Venerable W.

6.620171h 47mMovieDocumentaryDrama

A view of the religious tensions between Muslims and Buddhist through the portrait of the Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu, leader of anti-Muslim movement in Myanmar.

DirectorBarbet Schroeder
WriterBarbet Schroeder
ProducersMargaret Ménégoz·Lionel Baier

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Cast · Directed by Barbet Schroeder

BOBulle Ogier
Bulle Ogier
Petite voix bouddhiste (voice)
BSBarbet Schroeder
Barbet Schroeder
Narrateur (voice)
AW
Ashin Wirathu
Himself

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The Venerable W. — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Venerable W.?

The Venerable W. is streaming on Philo, Fandor and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Venerable W. on Netflix?

No, The Venerable W. is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Fandor.

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The Venerable W. isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Venerable W. for free?

The Venerable W. is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.