Departures (2008)
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Departures is streaming in Japan on Prime Video, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Departures is one of the better-rated Japanese films out there. It's sitting at 7.9/10 on TMDB across 971 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 130-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on Prime Video, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 10m on it?
2h 10m of Japanese drama, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 7.9/10 on 971 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is cheaper. Thinking he’s applying for a job at a travel agency he finds he’s being interviewed for work with departures of a more permanent nature – as an undertaker’s assistant.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 10m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Yojiro Takita
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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