Movies like Departures
Departures (2008) is a drama movie directed by Yojiro Takita. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.
1. Pet Sematary (1989)
★ 6.7 · 2,493 votes · Horror
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
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2. Death at a Funeral (2007)
★ 6.9 · 1,996 votes · Comedy, Drama
A myriad of outrageous calamities befalls an eccentric English clan with more than a few skeletons in its closets when the family's patriarch dies an unexpected death.
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3. Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)
★ 8.4 · 966 votes · Drama, Mystery
Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.
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4. If I Stay (2014)
★ 7.3 · 4,373 votes · Drama
Mia Hall, a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life, Adam, a rock singer/guitarist. However, a car wreck changes everything in an instant, and now Mia's life hangs in the balance. Suspended between life and death, Mia faces a choice that will decide her future.
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5. Hamlet (1990)
★ 6.6 · 451 votes · Drama, History
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
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6. Detour (1945)
★ 7.2 · 428 votes · Drama, Thriller
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
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7. Perfect Days (2023)
★ 7.8 · 2,110 votes · Drama
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
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