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Buddha: The Great Departure (2011): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts

An evergreen, sourced guide to Buddha: The Great Departure: streaming options, cast and core facts.

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Here's the full cast of Buddha: The Great Departure (2011) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie.

Where to watch

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Cast

Sayuri Yoshinaga as Narration / Chapra's Mother (voice); Masato Sakai as Chapra (voice); 観世清和 as King Suddhodana (voice); Hidetaka Yoshioka as Siddhartha Gotama / Buddha (voice); Ai Orikasa as Childhood Siddhartha (voice); Junko Takeuchi as Childhood Chapra (voice); Tessyo Genda as General Budai (voice); Keiji Fujiwara as Bandaka (voice)

About Buddha: The Great Departure

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buddha: The Great Departure?

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Who is in the cast of Buddha: The Great Departure?

Sayuri Yoshinaga as Narration / Chapra's Mother (voice); Masato Sakai as Chapra (voice); 観世清和 as King Suddhodana (voice); Hidetaka Yoshioka as Siddhartha Gotama / Buddha (voice); Ai Orikasa as Childhood Siddhartha (voice); Junko Takeuchi as Childhood Chapra (voice); Tessyo Genda as General Budai (voice); Keiji Fujiwara as Bandaka (voice)

Is this Buddha: The Great Departure guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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