The Departure (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, The Departure is a drama film directed by Saïd Hamich, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Morocco, 2004. Adil, aged 11, spends the summer playing with his friends and waiting for his idol, Olympic runner Hicham El Guerrouj, to compete in his last Games. The arrival of his father and older brother from France for a few days will mark him forever.
Who’s in it. The Departure stars Ayman Rachdane as Adil, Fatima Attif as La mère, Youness El Khalfaoui as Youness and Ayman El Khalfaoui as Ayman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Departure has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Departure (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Departure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Departure worth watching?
- The Departure holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Departure?
- The Departure stars Ayman Rachdane, Fatima Attif, Youness El Khalfaoui, Ayman El Khalfaoui and Abderrazak El Hansaly.
- When was The Departure released?
- The Departure was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.