Departures (2026)
“They say the best way to move forward is to go back...”
Movie20261h 22mEnglish
Our verdict
Decent one-time watch
Mixed-to-positive reactions; enjoyable if the genre is your thing.
Based on the TMDB audience score from 8 ratings.
Movie review: Departures
Departures is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Its listed tagline is “They say the best way to move forward is to go back...”
Story
It’s instant chemistry when Benji encounters Jake at an airport departures gate. Their on-going relationship unfolds through intimate trips to Amsterdam, revealing a complex power dynamic.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 6.6/10 based on 8 votes.
Production
Release date: April 17, 2026 · Runtime: 82 minutes · Original language: English
Official trailer
Cast
Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
David Tag
Tyler Conti
Kerry Howard
Lorraine Stanley
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