The Departure (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, The Departure is a documentary film directed by Lana Wilson, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. An intimate character study of the complex figure Ittetsu Nemoto, an aimless and rebellious former punk rocker-turned-Buddhist priest. He is renowned in Japan for saving the lives of countless suicidal men and women through his wise and compassionate counsel. But Nemoto is now approaching middle-age with a wife and young boy of his own, when he learns his life is at risk from heart disease, compounded by the heavy emotional workload of supporting those who no longer want to live. When saving others takes such a toll, can he find the resiliency to save himself?
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Departure has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Departure (2017)?
- In US, The Departure is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Departure released?
- The Departure was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.