The Departed 2006
“Cops or criminals. When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 151 minutes
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Networks
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, Initial Entertainment Group
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo
What is The Departed?
The Departed is a crime thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese. The film is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs and is loosely based on real-life people, including the Winter Hill Gang, corrupt FBI agent John Connolly and Irish-American crime boss Whitey Bulger.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 151 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 4, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, Initial Entertainment Group
- Budget
- $90,000,000
- Revenue
- $291,465,000
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 from 16,350 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~151 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, Initial Entertainment Group
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Overview
The Departed is a crime thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese. The film is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs and is loosely based on real-life people, including the Winter Hill Gang, corrupt FBI agent John Connolly and Irish-American crime boss Whitey Bulger. The story revolves around a cat-and-mouse game between the police and the Irish Mafia in South Boston. An undercover cop infiltrates the underworld, while a career criminal rises through the police ranks. The film explores the theme of loyalty and deception as both sides discover there's a mole among them. The Departed is a 2006 film classified as a drama, thriller, and crime genre, with a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Undercover identities unravel in a tense cat-and-mouse game.”
- Gripping dual undercover narrative
- Strong ensemble cast
- Tightly written script
- Violent content
- Complex plotting
You enjoy psychological thrillers with layered deception.
Contains strong violence and adult themes throughout.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a true story?
No, though it draws from classic crime thriller elements.
Are there subtitles or dubbed versions?
Yes, various language options are available.
How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately two and a half hours.
Is it part of a series?
No, it's a standalone feature film.
What makes this different from other crime films?
The dual undercover premise creates unique dramatic tension.
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