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The Departed

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South Boston cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) goes undercover to infiltrate the organization of gangland chief Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). As Billy gains the mobster's trust, a career criminal named Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) infiltrates the police department and reports on its activities to his syndicate bosses. When both organizations learn they have a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin must figure out each other's identities to save their own lives.
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Featuring outstanding work from an excellent cast, The Departed is a thoroughly engrossing gangster drama with the gritty authenticity and soupy morality we come to expect from Martin Scorsese.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 07/19/2023
Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of the Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs is as tough as a street fighter. Go to Full Review Namrata Joshi Outlook 01/17/2019
4/4
The biggest draw, of course, are the star acts: Caprio, Damon and Mark Wahlberg in particular are electric. Go to Full Review Jonathan Romney Independent on Sunday 02/27/2018
If you like Scorsese, or if you just like thrillers, you'll have a good time. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 21
3/4
DiCaprio is coiled and edgy, Damon alternates between charismatic and creepy, and Wahlberg, stealing the show, somehow turns surliness into an endearing character trait. Go to Full Review Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews 01/18/2025
4.5/5
"Nobody makes a crime drama quite like Martin Scorsese, and The Departed (2006) sees his talent firing on all cylinders." Go to Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect 04/23/2024
4.5/5
The Departed, directed by Martin Scorsese, boasts plot twists and is an Oscar-winning highlight of his illustrious career. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris Jan 24 Great movie — Top 10 all-time for me. Acting, dialogue, pacing. Just so good. A little long, but every scene is important. See more kyle Sep 8 Best movie I’ve ever seen See more Marvin Aug 2 Truly defines Martin Scorsese! Love this movie!! 🍿 See more Mary O Aug 2 Seats were great. Have s even this movie many times but always enjoy a viewing on the big screen. The cast and script are outstanding. It never disappoints. See more Terry H @Thead 2d Seems like every other gangster movie but they stuck big names in it to get viewers and it worked lol See more Tristan B @tristan3 6d [BOT] A bit overrated honestly. See more Read all reviews
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Martin Scorsese

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Billy Costigan

Matt Damon

Colin Sullivan

Jack Nicholson

Frank Costello

Mark Wahlberg

Sgt. Dignam

Martin Sheen

Capt. Queenan

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Synopsis South Boston cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) goes undercover to infiltrate the organization of gangland chief Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). As Billy gains the mobster's trust, a career criminal named Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) infiltrates the police department and reports on its activities to his syndicate bosses. When both organizations learn they have a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin must figure out each other's identities to save their own lives.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Producer
Brad Pitt, Brad Grey, Graham King
Screenwriter
William Monahan, Alan Mak
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Plan B Entertainment, Warner Bros., Initial Entertainment Group, Vertigo
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Drug Material|Some Strong Sexual Content|Strong Brutal Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 6, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 24, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$132.4M
Runtime
2h 32m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)