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The Departed Review (2006) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Martin Scorsese · 2006 ·

Short answer

Is The Departed worth watching?

Yes. The Departed (2006) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

87% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 31m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · A (India) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 18A (Canada)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Matt Damon , Jack Nicholson , Mark Wahlberg , Martin Sheen , Ray Winstone , Vera Farmiga , Anthony Anderson , Alec Baldwin , Kevin Corrigan
Streaming
HBO Max, YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as Los Infiltrados Infiltrados Les Infiltrés Departed - Unter Feinden Os Infiltrados ディパーテッド 디파티드 无间道风云

Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Departed by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Indonesia Catchplay
Japan Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT
Nigeria Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United States HBO Max, YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

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 an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller, crime pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #40 (8.5/10) — The Departed remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

    , Founder & Editor

    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

    Short review 4 min read English The Departed

    The Departed (2006) Review: Two Moles, One Boston

    The Departed is Martin Scorsese's Boston remake of Infernal Affairs, a profane, propulsive crime thriller about two moles on opposite sides of the law.

    Yes. It is one of Scorsese's most purely entertaining crime films, tense, funny and brutal, and a strong pick for adults who enjoy sprawling gangster thrillers.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    The Departed: frequently asked questions

    Is The Departed worth watching?

    Yes. The Departed (2006) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Departed?

    In the United States, The Departed streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Catchplay in Indonesia; Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Nigeria. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Departed?

    The Departed runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

    What is The Departed rated?

    The Departed is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, A in India, MA 15+ in Australia and 18A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Departed?

    The Departed is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen.

    What is the Metascore for The Departed?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Departed is 81 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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