---
title: "Black Mass"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-mass-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 261023
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Black Mass (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-mass-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Black Mass" is a biographical crime drama film based on the true story of a notorious figure from South Boston. The film tells the story of a man who was the brother of a state senator, and is widely regarded as the most violent criminal in the history of his neighborhood. This individual's actions and alliances had significant consequences for the local crime landscape. He formed an alliance with law enforcement, specifically the FBI, in order to take down a rival group that was encroaching on his territory.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An infamous South Boston criminal becomes an FBI informant to eliminate a rival Mafia family."

### Why Watch
- based on a true story
- features crime and history elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains violent criminal themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with violent criminal themes and is rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, dark, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Scott Cooper
- **Networks / Studios**: Vendian Entertainment, Infinitum Nihil, Head Gear Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Johnny Depp** as *James 'Whitey' Bulger*
- **Joel Edgerton** as *John Connolly*
- **Julianne Nicholson** as *Marianne Connolly*
- **Dakota Johnson** as *Lindsey Cyr*
- **Kevin Bacon** as *FBI Agent Charles McGuire*
- **Benedict Cumberbatch** as *Billy Bulger*
- **Peter Sarsgaard** as *Brian Halloran*
- **Juno Temple** as *Deborah Hussey*
- **Jesse Plemons** as *Kevin Weeks*
- **David Harbour** as *John Morris*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It tells the true story of Whitey Bulger, a violent criminal from South Boston who became an FBI informant.

### Q: Who is Whitey Bulger?
He is the brother of a state senator and a notorious criminal in the history of South Boston.

### Q: Why does Whitey Bulger become an FBI informant?
He becomes an informant to take down a Mafia family that is invading his turf.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
It was released on 09/18/2015.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film spans drama, crime, and history.

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