The Departed

Cops or criminals. When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?

20062h 31m8.2(16,694 votes)

DramaThrillerCrime

Synopsis

To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's…

The Departed (2006) is a drama, thriller, and crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson. The film runs for 2 hours 31 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.2 out of 10 from 16,694 votes.

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Director

Martin Scorsese

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio

Billy

Matt Damon

Colin

Jack Nicholson

Costello

Mark Wahlberg

Dignam

Martin Sheen

Queenan

Ray Winstone

Mr. French

Vera Farmiga

Madolyn

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Who stars in The Departed?

The Departed stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg, and was directed by Martin Scorsese.

How long is The Departed?

The Departed has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes.

When did The Departed come out?

The Departed was released in 2006.

What genre is The Departed?

The Departed is a drama, thriller, and crime film.

Is The Departed worth watching?

The Departed holds an average audience score of 8.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.