Buddha: The Great Departure (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2011, Buddha: The Great Departure is a drama, adventure, animation and history film directed by Kouzou Morishita, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Prince Siddhartha is heir to the Shakya kingdom, which is constantly at war with the more powerful Kosala kingdom. His father tries to raise as him as a warrior leader and to shield him from the miseries of the world. Meeting the young outcast girl Migaila, Siddhartha experiences love for the first time but also witnesses the suffering that afflicts humankind. Meanwhile, in Kosala, Chapra rises through the military, despite his lowly origins, to become a hero and general of the army. A final showdown between the two kingdoms forces Siddhartha to re-evaluate the path he is following.
Who’s in it. Buddha: The Great Departure stars Hidetaka Yoshioka as Buddha, Masato Sakai as Chapra, Ai Orikasa as Young Siddartha and Junko Takeuchi as Young Chapra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Buddha: The Great 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 Buddha: The Great Departure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buddha: The Great Departure tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buddha: The Great Departure (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buddha: The Great Departure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buddha: The Great Departure worth watching?
- Buddha: The Great Departure holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, animation and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Buddha: The Great Departure?
- Buddha: The Great Departure stars Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masato Sakai, Ai Orikasa, Junko Takeuchi and Satomi Korogi.
- When was Buddha: The Great Departure released?
- Buddha: The Great Departure was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.