How long is Buddha: The Great Departure?

Buddha: The Great Departure is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Buddha: The Great Departure rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Buddha: The Great Departure.

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Buddha: The Great Departure (2011) runs 1 h 51 min and averages 7.4 from 77 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama, History
Released: May 28, 2011
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 77 votes
Director: Kozo Morishita
Starring: Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, 観世清和, Hidetaka Yoshioka
Language: Japanese
Original title: 手塚治虫のブッダ -赤い砂漠よ!美しく-

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Animation hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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How long is Buddha: The Great Departure?: Buddha: The Great Departure is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Buddha: The Great Departure rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Buddha: The Great Departure.
Is Buddha: The Great Departure a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Animation hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Buddha: The Great Departure?: As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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