Movie

Awake: The Life of Yogananda

“Reveal your Self”

★ 6.7(26)20141h 27m

Awake: The Life of Yogananda is streaming on YouTube TV and Gaia Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Eventive. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Director: Paola di Florio, Lisa Leeman
Release date: 2014-10-10
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Counterpoint Films

Awake: The Life of Yogananda — trailer

About Awake: The Life of Yogananda

Awake: The Life of Yogananda is a 2014 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Paola di Florio and Lisa Leeman, starring Anupam Kher, Russell Simmons and George Harrison. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Awake: The Life of Yogananda in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An unconventional biography by Oscar nominee Paola di Florio and Sundance winner Lisa Leeman about Hindu mystic Paramahansa Yogananda who brought yoga and meditation to the West in 1920 and authored the spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi," which became the go-to book for seekers from George Harrison to Steve Jobs.

Cast

Anupam Kher

Narrator (voice)

Russell Simmons

Self

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Ravi Shankar

Self

Krishna Das

Self

Hitendra Wadhwa

Self

Mas Vidal

Self

Li Miao Tseng

Self

Francis Clooney

Self

Varun Soni

Self

Brother Vishwananda

Self

Deepak Chopra

Self

Themes & keywords

meditationmystichinduyogaspiritualitywoman directormysticism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Awake: The Life of Yogananda in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Awake: The Life of Yogananda on YouTube TV and Gaia Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Eventive.

Is Awake: The Life of Yogananda on Netflix?+

Awake: The Life of Yogananda is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on YouTube TV and Gaia Amazon Channel.

How long is Awake: The Life of Yogananda?+

Awake: The Life of Yogananda has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Awake: The Life of Yogananda?+

Awake: The Life of Yogananda stars Anupam Kher, Russell Simmons, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and Krishna Das.

When did Awake: The Life of Yogananda come out?+

Awake: The Life of Yogananda is a 2014 movie directed by Paola di Florio and Lisa Leeman.

What genre is Awake: The Life of Yogananda?+

Awake: The Life of Yogananda is Documentary film.

Who directed Awake: The Life of Yogananda?+

Awake: The Life of Yogananda was directed by Paola di Florio and Lisa Leeman.