The Departed
An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.
Directed by Martin Scorsese · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 151 min · 2006
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Director
Martin Scorsese
Studio
N/A
Release
06 Oct 2006
Runtime
151 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
In this crime-action tour de force, the South Boston state police force is waging war on Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Frank Costello. While Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan, a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the state police as an informer for the syndicate, is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by their double lives, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations they have penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there is a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed to the enemy - and each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save themselves. But is either willing to turn on their friends and comrades they've made during their long stints undercover?
Cast & Characters
Francis "Frank" Costello
Jack Nicholson
Staff Sergeant Sean Dignam
Mark Wahlberg
Captain Oliver "Charlie" Queenan
Martin Sheen
Arnold "Frenchie" French
Ray Winstone
Dr. Madolyn Madden
Vera Farmiga
Captain George Ellerby
Alec Baldwin
Trooper Brown
Anthony Anderson
Sean Costigan
Kevin Corrigan
Trooper Barrigan
James Badge Dale
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $90.0M, The Departed has grossed $291.5M worldwide — about 3.2x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Martin Scorsese has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Taxi Driver, The Wolf of Wall Street.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Leonardo DiCaprio appears in 6 films in our catalog, including The Wolf of Wall Street, Shutter Island.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Martin Scorsese directed the film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Infernal Affairs was remade for $1.75 million.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
William Monahan secured as a screenwriter.
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt were initially set to star.
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Critical Assessment
The Departed holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (1,551,506 votes), 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (1,551,506 votes), 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Departed's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Departed holds a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Departed's IMDb rating?+
The Departed has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 1,551,506 votes.
What is The Departed's Metacritic score?+
The Departed has a Metascore of 85/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Departed good? What are critics saying?+
The Departed holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (1,551,506 votes), 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Departed?+
The Departed has a runtime of 151 min.
Who directed The Departed?+
The Departed was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Where can I watch The Departed?+
The Departed is available to stream, rent, or buy on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, AMC, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviewers praised "The Departed" for its superior quality compared to the original Hong Kong-made film. The movie's intelligent story and outstanding acting, particularly from Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon, were widely admired. Some reviewers also noted that Martin Scorsese directed a "sterling exception" in remaking his previous work. Reviewers commented on the casting of young actors in leading roles, with some expressing disappointment at the original cast members being too old to play their younger counterparts. The film's ending was considered remarkable and intelligent, and one reviewer praised DiCaprio for taking on an iconic role.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
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…
talisencrw · 10/10The 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…
John Chard · 8/10I 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…
CinemaSerf · 7/10One 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.
Perth Bogan · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
Scorsese wanted Tom Cruise & Brad Pitt & Ray Liotta as the three main younger cops & they definitely would have done a good job but im so glad they casted a younger cast that were all in their complete primes at the time !!!! Leo , Matt & Mark was a perfect casting for this film…
@maralinekozial9131 · 3 likes'In 20 years, we're going to be fighting the Chinese, and this guy sold them stolen microprocessors'.
@agyatakrut · 4 likesI somehow feel like this film came out in 2009,10,11 or 12 rather than 6,somehow.
@samkresil6011 · 10 likes15 years!
@stage51manager · 3 likesJack nicholson 💥💥
@zeyalagrman2518 · 6 likesAlguem sabe o nome da musica no começo do filme?
@denis-rm6re · 0 likesLeo and Matt have the same beautiful look😍😍😍😍😍
@susydesanctis4755 · 1 likes28/09/2020 - 2h53min.
@RdrMello · 3 likes
