---
title: "Departures"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/departures-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 609934
imdb_id: "tt8126544"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 17
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Departures (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/departures-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Departures" (2018).
Constraint 1: Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Source [1]: "Departures (2018)", "06/06/2018 (IT)", "Drama and Romance", "17m" (likely runtime or error, but it says 17m), "Ludovico accepted the last choice of his wife, out of love. Now he has to find the courage to reveal this to his daughter."
Source [2]: Cast & Crew link (no specific names/details provided in the snippet).
Source [3]: "Departures (2008 film)", "Japanese: おくりびと, Hepburn: Okuribito; 'one who sends off'", "2008 Japanese drama film", "directed by Yōjirō Takita", "starring Masahiro Motoki, Ryōko Hirosue, and Tsutomu Yamazaki."
Source [4]: Mentions "departures" in a news context about Paramount layoffs (irrelevant to the film "Depart

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Filmzie, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Filmzie, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Filmzie | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nicolas Morganti Patrignani

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Giorgio Colangeli**
- **Valéria Cavalli**
- **Daniele di Fazio**
- **Alessandra Masi**
- **Eleonora Russo**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Departures online?
Departures is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Filmzie. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Departures worth watching?
Departures holds a community rating of 9.0/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Departures and when was it released?
Departures is a feature film with a runtime of 17 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Departures?
Departures was directed by Nicolas Morganti Patrignani.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Departures — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/609934)
- [Departures (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/974180/cast)
- [Departures (2008 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Departures_(2008_film))
- [Matt Thunell Sets Leadership Team At Paramount Television Studios](https://deadline.com/2025/10/matt-thunell-leadership-team-paramount-television-studios-1236601035/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*