Where to watch
Buddha: The Great Departure isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.
Cast · Directed by Kouzou Morishita
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Buddha: The Great Departure — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.
Is Buddha: The Great Departure on Netflix?
No, Buddha: The Great Departure is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.
Is Buddha: The Great Departure on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Buddha: The Great Departure isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.
Where can I watch Buddha: The Great Departure for free?
Buddha: The Great Departure isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
What is the OTT release date for Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 16, 2011. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.
Is there a sequel to Buddha: The Great Departure?
Yes — Buddha: The Great Departure is followed by Buddha 2: The Endless Journey (2014) in the Osamu Tezuka's Buddha.
Is there a prequel to Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure is the first film in the Osamu Tezuka's Buddha.
Is Buddha: The Great Departure part of a trilogy?
No — Buddha: The Great Departure is part of the Osamu Tezuka's Buddha, which has 2 films.
How many movies are in the Osamu Tezuka's Buddha?
There are 2 films in the Osamu Tezuka's Buddha: Buddha: The Great Departure (2011) and Buddha 2: The Endless Journey (2014).