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Buddha: The Great Departure (2011): movie guide
Buddha: The Great Departure (2011) is a Adventure, Animation, Drama running about 111 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 77 votes. Notable cast includes Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, 観世清和, Hidetaka Yoshioka. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2011-05-28
- Runtime: 111 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2011-05-28
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What is Buddha: The Great Departure about?
Prince Siddhartha is heir to the Shakya kingdom, which is constantly at war with the more powerful Kosala kingdom. His father tries to raise as him as a warrior leader and to shield him from the miseries of the world. Meeting the young outcast girl Migaila, Siddhartha experiences love for the first time but also witnesses the suffering that afflicts humankind. Meanwhile, in Kosala, Chapra rises through the military, despite his lowly origins, to become a hero and general of the army. A final showdown between the two kingdoms forces Siddhartha to re-evaluate the path he is following.
Cast highlights
Buddha: The Great Departure features Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, 観世清和, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Ai Orikasa, Junko Takeuchi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2011-05-28. Runtime: 111 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (77 votes). Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama, History. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Buddha: The Great Departure?
- Buddha: The Great Departure is listed as Adventure, Animation, Drama, History on TMDB.
- How long is Buddha: The Great Departure?
- Buddha: The Great Departure runs about 111 minutes.
- Who stars in Buddha: The Great Departure?
- Cast highlights include Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, 観世清和, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Ai Orikasa, Junko Takeuchi.
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