The Departed
Directed by Martin Scorsese
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 a mole among them.
Where to Watch The Departed
- President of ChaosJanuary 30, 2025The Departed stands out as one of the finest films ever made. Martin Scorsese truly shines in his direction of this iconic movie, complemented by outstanding performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson. It's definitely a film that benefits from a second viewing to fully grasp the intricate plot.
- ZokkiieApril 23, 2026Absolutely insane cast and somehow everyone delivers. DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg — nobody feels wasted, and the tension just keeps building the entire time. The twists are genuinely unpredictable, which is rare when you’ve seen a lot of crime thrillers. Every time you think you know where it’s going, it throws something at you. Funny, stressful, brutal, and ridiculously entertaining. A masterpiece.
- Pascal BollierJune 8, 2025It's good. very good. the performances are top notch all around. scorese is a true master of his craft. pulls you in right at the start and does not ease up until the very last frame. so why not 5 stars? well, something is missing. i am not sure what it is, but in some way it feels incomplete. nevertheless, a must-watch!
The Departed Trivia
The Departed was released on October 4, 2006.
The Departed was directed by Martin Scorsese.
The Departed has a runtime of 2h 31m.
The Departed was produced by Graham King, Brad Grey, Brad Pitt.
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 a mole among them.
The key characters in The Departed are Billy (Leonardo DiCaprio), Colin (Matt Damon), Costello (Jack Nicholson).
The Departed is rated R.
The Departed is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
The Departed has an audience rating of 9.4 out of 10.
The Departed had a budget of $90M.
The Departed has made $291.5M at the box office.