---
title: "The Departed"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-departed-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1422
imdb_id: "tt0407887"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 151
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 16350
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Departed (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-departed-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Undercover identities unravel in a tense cat-and-mouse game."

### Why Watch
- Gripping dual undercover narrative
- Strong ensemble cast
- Tightly written script

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent content
- Complex plotting
- Tone & Suitability: Contains strong violence and adult themes throughout.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, twisty, dark, intense, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martin Scorsese
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, Initial Entertainment Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Vera Farmiga** as *Madolyn*
- **Anthony Anderson** as *Brown*
- **Alec Baldwin** as *Ellerby*
- **Kevin Corrigan** as *Cousin Sean*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a true story?
No, though it draws from classic crime thriller elements.

### Q: Are there subtitles or dubbed versions?
Yes, various language options are available.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately two and a half hours.

### Q: Is it part of a series?
No, it's a standalone feature film.

### Q: What makes this different from other crime films?
The dual undercover premise creates unique dramatic tension.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Departed — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1422)
- [The Departed - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Departed)
- [The Departed - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Departed)
- [The Departed (2006) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407887/fullcredits/)
- [The Departed (2006) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1422-the-departed/cast)
- [The Departed - Wikipedia](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Departed)

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