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The Departed
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Martin Scorsese. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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 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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8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTo 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 unde…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Departed.
MoviHero lists October 4, 2006 as the release date for The Departed. Martin Scorsese is the listed director. The listed cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Billy, Matt Damon as Colin, Jack Nicholson as Costello, Mark Wahlberg as Dignam. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 4, 2006
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime2h 31m
DirectorMartin Scorsese
CastLeonardo DiCaprio as Billy, Matt Damon as Colin, Jack Nicholson as Costello, Mark Wahlberg as Dignam
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Departed right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Departed runs 2h 31m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 16,872 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Departed
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Viewer reaction
“I decided to celebrate the Summer Solstice by watching 'The Departed'.”
Viewer reaction
“I think this might be my favourite performance from Leonardo DiCaprio as he takes on the mantle of undercover cop "Billy".”
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“The only one that can do what I do is me.”
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“One of the best films I've ever seen.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I'm tired from fuckin' your wife.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBillyBilly appears in The Departed (2006).Open character guide otherCostelloCostello appears in The Departed (2006).Open character guide otherDignamDignam appears in The Departed (2006).Open character guide otherQueenanQueenan appears in The Departed (2006).Open character guide otherColinColin appears in The Departed (2006).Open character guide
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