The Departure (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1967, The Departure is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A young Belgian car nut and hairdresser's apprentice attempts to get a Porsche by all means for his nearing debut race and meets a girl in the same time.
Who’s in it. The Departure stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as Marc, Catherine-Isabelle Duport as Michèle, Jacqueline Bir as The Woman and Paul Roland as The Boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Departure has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Departure page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Departure tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Departure (1967)?
- In GB, The Departure is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Departure worth watching?
- The Departure holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Departure?
- The Departure stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Catherine-Isabelle Duport, Jacqueline Bir, Paul Roland and Paul Frère.
- When was The Departure released?
- The Departure was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.