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Departures

7.920082h 10mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorYojiro Takita

WriterKundo Koyama

ProducersToshiaki Nakazawa·Ichirô Nobukuni

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Not available in United Kingdom

Streaming in 15 other countries

Departures isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Belarus, Canada and 11 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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Departures — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Departures?

Departures isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Austria, Australia and Belarus and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Departures on Netflix?

No, Departures is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is Departures on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Departures isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Departures for free?

Departures isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Departures based on a true story?

Yes — Departures is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).