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The Departed

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

October 4, 2006 2h 31m 8.2/10 (15,773 votes)

Originally released in 2006. The Departed is a drama/thriller film. directed by Martin Scorsese. With a runtime of 2h 31m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 4, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 2h 31m 151 minutes total
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User Rating 8.2/10 Excellent (15,773 votes)
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Budget $90M Production budget
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Box Office $291.5M 3.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Hong Kong + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$90,000,000
Revenue
$291,465,000

Production Companies

  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Plan B Entertainment
  • Initial Entertainment Group
  • Vertigo Entertainment
  • Media Asia Films

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Departed about?

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 ...

Who directed The Departed?

The Departed was directed by Martin Scorsese.

How long is The Departed?

The Departed has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes (151 minutes total).

When was The Departed released?

The Departed was released on October 4, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Departed?

The main cast of The Departed includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen.

Is The Departed worth watching?

The Departed has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 15,773 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.