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The Departed
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The Departed

Cops or criminals. When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?

2006 151 min ★ 8.2 (16,625) Released
Crime Drama Thriller

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.

Original title
The Departed
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$90,000,000
Revenue
$291,465,000
Reviews & Ratings 4
Perth Bogan

Perth Bogan

Jul 21, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

One of the best films I've ever seen. The ending was remarkable, story was extremely intelligent and the acting was sublime. I miss Jack Nicholson starring in movies, he is truly gifted. 10/10 stars from me.

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Aug 6, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

I think this might be my favourite performance from Leonardo DiCaprio as he takes on the mantle of undercover cop "Billy". On a perilous arms-length basis from his boss (Martin Sheen) pretty much from the start of his career, he must undergo the violent perils of prison so he can convincingly infiltrate the gang of hoodlum "Costello" (Jack Nicholson) who runs the crime syndicate in the city of Boston somewhat enigmatically. Meantime, we also meet "Colin" (Matt Damon) who is in a mirror-image position with the State police. As the situation in the city becomes even more dangerous it becomes clear to both the cops and to "Costello" that there is a fly in their respective ointment, and those men's positions become even more hazardous. Now each must try to identify the other before the entire house of cards comes crashing down in a blaze of gunfire. If we add to the mix the fiery and determined detective "Dignam" (Mark Wahlberg) and a bit of love interest from "Madolyn" (Vera Farminga) and we get an engagingly complex thriller that unravels cleverly and slowly over 2½ hours generating a proper sense of menace. Nicholson is on superb form as the maniacal boss whom you just know probably isn't trustworthy - even for those his own side, and the focussed efforts from Leo and Damon deliver well to build the tension effectively. I liked the writing - and the paucity of it. There is comedy here, there is threat here but there is very little extraneous verbiage. The characters have a visceral quality to them that, as the story develops, really does immerse you in their tawdry and shady goings-on. I can't say that I loved the ending - somehow it seemed a little bit rushed, but there's certainly vindication there for someone... This is the kind of drama that thrives by knitting the myriad of threads together without having to faff about with timelines, loops, or repetition. It's a story that evolves in a plausibly hazardous yet characterful fashion and if you can catch it on a big screen, then it's highly recommended. Scorsese - indeed, just about everyone, at their best.

John Chard

John Chard

Apr 25, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

The only one that can do what I do is me. Lot of people had to die for me to be me. You wanna be me? The Departed is directed by Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan, Alan Mak and Felix Chong. It stars Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson, Mark Rolston and Alec Baldwin. Music is by Howard Shore and cinematography by Michael Ballhaus. An Irish gang in South Boston becomes aware there is a rat in their midst, whilst the police force has a mole to contend with - with each one trying to out each other before the other does... Martin Scorsese remakes Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs (2002) for the English speaking world, and promptly bagged his first Best Director Oscar in the process. It's a thrilling picture packed with suspense and edginess, a psychological gangster picture driven by two men leading double lives that is leading them to the abyss. When the violence comes it erupts in thunderous strokes, all while the narrative pulses with paranoia. There are some irksome contrivances, but with a uniformly strong set of turns from the cast, great musical accompaniments, and a director returning to gangster form, The Departed is a sure fire winner. 8.5/10

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talisencrw

Jul 21, 2016 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

I decided to celebrate the Summer Solstice by watching 'The Departed'. Don't ask me why. I had previously loved the Hong Kong-made 'Infernal Affairs' trilogy on which this is based. Usually I hate when international masterpieces get remade, but this was a sterling exception. This was controversial when it took in a cartload of Oscars, particularly finally a directorial nod for Scorsese, but don't be misled--it's easily one of his finest works. This is my Golden Rule on both remakes in general, but especially American remakes of international (particularly foreign-language) great films. When in doubt, check the label: 1. Director? (check) 2. Cast? (check) 3. Script? (check) 'The proof is in the pudding!'

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Cast 62
Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

Billy

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Colin

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Costello

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Dignam

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Queenan

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Mr. French

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Madolyn

Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson

Brown

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Ellerby

Kevin Corrigan

Kevin Corrigan

Cousin Sean

James Badge Dale

James Badge Dale

Barrigan

David O'Hara

David O'Hara

Fitzy

Mark Rolston

Mark Rolston

Delahunt

Robert Wahlberg

Robert Wahlberg

Lazio (FBI)

Kristen Dalton

Kristen Dalton

Gwen

J.C. MacKenzie

J.C. MacKenzie

Realtor

Peg Holzemer

Peg Holzemer

Mrs. Kennefick

Gurdeep Singh

Gurdeep Singh

Pakistani Proprietor

Armen Garo

Armen Garo

Providence Gangster #1

John Cenatiempo

John Cenatiempo

Providence Gangster #2

Joseph Riccobene

Joseph Riccobene

Kneecapped Bankrobber

Billy Smith

Billy Smith

Detective #1 Tailing Queenan

Lyman Chen

Lyman Chen

Translator

Kevin P. McCarthy

Kevin P. McCarthy

Detective #1 - Colin's Unit

Chris Fischer

Chris Fischer

Detective #2 - Colin's Unit

Brian Smyj

Brian Smyj

Man Glassed in Bar

Larry Mitchell

Larry Mitchell

Younger Priest

Anthony Estrella

Anthony Estrella

Police Camera Tech

Tracey Paleo

Tracey Paleo

Darlene the Secretary

Dorothy Lyman

Dorothy Lyman

Woman at Bar #1

Audrie Neenan

Audrie Neenan

Woman at Bar #2

Conor Donovan

Conor Donovan

Young Colin

Patrick Coppola

Patrick Coppola

Bookie Harassed by French

Mick O'Rourke

Mick O'Rourke

Jimmy Bags

Nellie Sciutto

Nellie Sciutto

Queenan's Secretary

Henry Yuk

Henry Yuk

Chinese Government Man

Dennis Lynch

Dennis Lynch

Costello's Crew #1

Michael Byron

Michael Byron

Costello's Crew #2

John Rue

John Rue

Luncheonette Proprietor

Joseph P. Reidy

Joseph P. Reidy

Priest w/ Young Colin

John Farrer

John Farrer

Priest at Billy's Funeral

Brian Haley

Brian Haley

Detective #2 Tailing Queenan

Terry Serpico

Terry Serpico

Detective #3 Tailing Queenan

Jay Giannone

Jay Giannone

Detective #4 Tailing Queenan

John Polce

John Polce

Lynn Detective

Jill Brown

Jill Brown

Executed Woman

Sarah Fearon

Sarah Fearon

French's Wife

Denece Ryland

Denece Ryland

Woman Doctor

Johnny Cicco

Johnny Cicco

Crack Addict

Chance Kelly

Chance Kelly

Exam Instructor

Shay Duffin

Shay Duffin

Bartender at Brasserie

Francesca Scorsese

Francesca Scorsese

Little Girl at Airport

Emma Tillinger Koskoff

Emma Tillinger Koskoff

Woman with Dog

Craig Castaldo

Craig Castaldo

Crack House Denizen

Eric Bruno Borgman

Eric Bruno Borgman

Reporter (uncredited)

Brendan Burke

Brendan Burke

Irish Thug (uncredited)

Jeffrey Corazzini

Jeffrey Corazzini

Crime Scene Unit (uncredited)

Jim Ford

Jim Ford

Cadet (uncredited)

Trudi Goodman

Trudi Goodman

Woman Office Worker (uncredited)

Lawrence Cameron Steele

Lawrence Cameron Steele

Academy Firearms Instructor (uncredited)

John Franchi

John Franchi

Pedestrian (uncredited)

Rebecca Love

Rebecca Love

Adult Film Actress (uncredited)

Crew 30
Kristi Zea

Kristi Zea

Production Design

Cathy Scorsese

Cathy Scorsese

Props

Michael Ballhaus

Michael Ballhaus

Director of Photography

Sandy Powell

Sandy Powell

Costume Design

Donald Mowat

Donald Mowat

Makeup Artist

Siân Grigg

Siân Grigg

Makeup Artist

Eric Weinstein

Eric Weinstein

Actor's Assistant

Tim Monich

Tim Monich

Dialect Coach

Alan Mak Siu-Fai

Alan Mak Siu-Fai

Other

Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

Other

Blaise Corrigan

Blaise Corrigan

Stunts

Chris Cenatiempo

Chris Cenatiempo

Stunts

George B. Colucci Jr.

George B. Colucci Jr.

Stunts

Jodi Michelle Pynn

Jodi Michelle Pynn

Stunts

Peewee Piemonte

Peewee Piemonte

Stunts

Shawnna Thibodeau

Shawnna Thibodeau

Stunts

Joseph P. Reidy

Joseph P. Reidy

Assistant Director

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Director

Thelma Schoonmaker

Thelma Schoonmaker

Editor

Emma Tillinger Koskoff

Emma Tillinger Koskoff

Associate Producer

Ellen Lewis

Ellen Lewis

Casting

Roy Lee

Roy Lee

Executive Producer

Brad Grey

Brad Grey

Producer

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Producer

Graham King

Graham King

Producer

Howard Shore

Howard Shore

Original Music Composer

Robert Legato

Robert Legato

Visual Effects Supervisor

Alan Mak Siu-Fai

Alan Mak Siu-Fai

Original Film Writer

Felix Chong Man-Keung

Felix Chong Man-Keung

Original Film Writer

William Monahan

William Monahan

Screenplay

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US Release Dates 3

Sep 26, 2006

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Oct 5, 2006

R Theatrical

Jan 26, 2007

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