Departures
“The gift of last memories.”
Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is cheaper. Thinking he’s applying for a job at a travel agency he finds he’s being interviewed for work with departures of a more permanent nature – as an undertaker’s assistant.
Where to watch Departures in United States
Can I watch Departures in United States? Yes — you can stream Departures in United States on Plex and Plex Channel, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Where is Departures streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex, Plex Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Neue Visionen Plus Amazon Channel, filmfriend | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Departures
Departures is a 2008 Japanese-language drama film directed by Yojiro Takita. The cast is led by Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex, Plex Channel.
Departures was produced by TBS, Amuse Soft Entertainment, and MBS and made in Japan. It was released on September 13, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $70 million worldwide.
- Director
- Yojiro Takita
- Writers
- Kundo Koyama
- Release date
- September 13, 2008
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $70 million
- Production
- TBS, Amuse Soft Entertainment, MBS
Departures cast & crew
Departures was directed by Yojiro Takita and written by Kundo Koyama.
The cast features Masahiro Motoki as Daigo Kobayashi, Ryoko Hirosue as Mika Kobayashi, Tsutomu Yamazaki as Ikuei Sasaki, Kimiko Yo as Yuriko Kamimura, Tetta Sugimoto as Yamashita, and Toru Minegishi as Yoshiki Kobayashi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Hisaishi, cinematography is by Takeshi Hamada, and it was produced by Yasuhiro Mase and Toshiaki Nakazawa.
Is Departures worth watching?
Departures holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 969 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Departures is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Departures
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Cast of Departures
Masahiro Motoki
Daigo Kobayashi
Ryoko Hirosue
Mika Kobayashi
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Ikuei Sasaki
Kimiko Yo
Yuriko Kamimura
Tetta Sugimoto
Yamashita
Toru Minegishi
Yoshiki Kobayashi
Tatsuo Yamada
Togashi
Yukiko Tachibana
Yukari Tachibana
Rie Yamashita
Genjitsu Shu
Taro Ishida
Sonezaki
Yukimi Koyanagi
Departures — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Departures in United States?
Departures is streaming on Plex, Plex Channel in United States.
▸Is Departures on Plex?
Yes — Departures is currently available on Plex in United States.
▸What language is Departures in?
Departures is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Departures?
Departures runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is Departures rated?
Departures is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 969 ratings.
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