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The Departed (2006)

โ€œCops or criminals. When youโ€™re facing a loaded gun, whatโ€™s the difference?โ€

8.2/10 ยท 16,699 votes 2h 31m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#1 of 217 films from 2006 #21 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Martin Scorsese ยท Written by William Monahan

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Overview

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.

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprioas Billy
Matt Damonas Colin
Jack Nicholsonas Costello
Mark Wahlbergas Dignam
Martin Sheenas Queenan
Ray Winstoneas Mr. French
Vera Farmigaas Madolyn
Anthony Andersonas Brown
Alec Baldwinas Ellerby
Kevin Corriganas Cousin Sean
James Badge Daleas Barrigan
David O'Haraas Fitzy
Mark Rolstonas Delahunt
Robert Wahlbergas Lazio (FBI)

Facts

Release dateOctober 4, 2006
Runtime151 min (2h 31m) โ€” longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$90,000,000
Box office$291,465,000 (3.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0407887

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Questions

How long is The Departed?
The Departed runs 151 minutes (2h 31m), which is long for a thriller โ€” plan for it.
Is The Departed worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 16,699 votes, which places it #1 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 100%) and #21 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Departed?
The Departed was directed by Martin Scorsese. Other well-rated titles by the same director: GoodFellas (1990), Shutter Island (2010), Taxi Driver (1976).
Who stars in The Departed?
Leonardo DiCaprio as Billy; Matt Damon as Colin; Jack Nicholson as Costello; Mark Wahlberg as Dignam; Martin Sheen as Queenan; Ray Winstone as Mr. French.
What is The Departed rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Departed?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5839.

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