

The Departed
Cops or criminals. When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?
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.
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $90M
- Box office
- $291.5M
- Language
- English
- police
- undercover
- boston, massachusetts
- gangster
- irish-american
- crime boss
- friends
- remake
- mobster
- organized crime
- mafia
- undercover cop
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Produced in
Hong Kong, United States of America
Where to watch
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Release dates
IndiaIN
- TheatricalA31 Oct 2007
United StatesUS
- PremiereRNew York City, New York26 Sept 2006
- TheatricalR5 Oct 2006
- TheatricalRRe-Release26 Jan 2007
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical186 Oct 2006
United Arab EmiratesAE
- PhysicalDVD9 Nov 2006
AustraliaAU
- TheatricalMA 15+6 Oct 2006
CanadaCA
- Theatrical18A6 Oct 2006
ArgentinaAR
- Theatrical1616 Nov 2006
- TheatricalRe-Release22 Feb 2007
BelgiumBE
- Theatrical1827 Dec 2006
BrazilBR
- PremiereFestival do Rio BR4 Oct 2006
- Theatrical1810 Nov 2006
- TheatricalRe-Release2 Mar 2007
BulgariaBG
- Theatrical27 Oct 2006
CzechiaCZ
- Theatrical1225 Oct 2006
DenmarkDK
- Theatrical1510 Nov 2006
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The Departed was released on 4 October 2006.
Audience reviews
4- T10/10
talisencrw
7/21/2016
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 easi…
- J8/10
John Chard
4/25/2020
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 Mich…
- C7/10
CinemaSerf
8/6/2024
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 enigmat…
- P10/10
Perth Bogan
7/21/2026
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.
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