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Released: May 28, 2011 Runtime: 111 min Rating: 3.5/10

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If you're browsing genre titles, Buddha: The Great Departure (2011) is the kind of pick that keeps things moving without overcomplicating the premise. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, and 観世清和—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 3.5/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.

Buddha: The Great Departure (2011)

Osamu Tezuka's Buddha: The Great Departure, Tezuka Osamu no Buddha: Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku, Buda: El Gran Viaje, 手塚治虫的佛陀：美丽的红色沙漠, Osamu Tezuka's Buddha Movie 1: The Red Desert! It's Beautiful-

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Released: May 28, 2011 Runtime: 111 min : 3.5/10 from 72 votes

Cast: Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, 観世清和, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Ai Orikasa, Junko Takeuchi

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.