Nichiren (1979) is a History, Drama film that follows an epic drama about Nichiren's life. Nichiren was a Buddhist monk who lived for 60 years during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. Nichiren taught devotion to the Lotus Sutra as the exclusive means to attain enlightenment. Because of his devout belief, Nichiren is met with opposition throught his travels, with life on the line, can Nichiren accomplish his goal? Nichiren is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. Fans of history movies may also want to explore similar titles below.