Where can I watch Departures (2008)?

In États-Unis, Departures is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Departures worth watching?

Departures holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Departures?

Departures stars Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kazuko Yoshiyuki and Kimiko Yo.

When was Departures released?

Departures was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.

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Departures (2008) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

2008 · Film · ★ 7.9

Released in 2008, Departures is a drame film directed by Yojiro Takita, running about 130 minutes. “The gift of last memories” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dans une province rurale du nord du Japon, à Yamagata, où Daigo Kobayashi retourne avec son épouse, après l'éclatement de l'orchestre dans lequel il jouait depuis des années à Tokyo. Daigo répond à une annonce pour un emploi « d'aide aux départs », imaginant avoir affaire à une agence de voyages. L'ancien violoncelliste s'aperçoit qu'il s'agit en réalité d'une entreprise de pompes funèbres, mais accepte l'emploi par nécessité financière. Plongé dans ce monde peu connu, il va découvrir les rites funéraires, tout en cachant à sa femme sa nouvelle activité, en grande partie taboue au Japon.

Who’s in it. Departures stars Masahiro Motoki as Daigo Kobayashi, Ryoko Hirosue as Mika Kobayashi, Tsutomu Yamazaki as Ikuei Sasaki and Kazuko Yoshiyuki as Tsuyako Yamashita, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Departures has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $69.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Departures page.

If you liked it. Fans of Departures tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

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Where can I watch Departures (2008)?: In États-Unis, Departures is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Departures worth watching?: Departures holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Departures?: Departures stars Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kazuko Yoshiyuki and Kimiko Yo.
When was Departures released?: Departures was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.