The Departed Review (2006) — 83% Celluloid Score
Directed by Martin Scorsese · 2006 ·
The Departed (2006) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
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- YouTube TV
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Where to watch The Departed by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Indonesia | Catchplay |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT |
| Turkey | Prime Video |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | AMC+, YouTube TV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.5/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller, crime pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is The Departed worth watching?
Yes — The Departed earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
IMDb Top 250 #40 (8.5/10) — The Departed remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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 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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Critic Reviews
The Departed (2006) Review
★★★★½
Martin Scorsese's The Departed (2006) remains a defining Drama landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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