The Departed (2006)
Undercover lives collide in a gritty, relentless game of cat and mouse within Boston's criminal underworld.
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.
How intense is The Departed?
The Departed is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Departed feels like
- Tone
- grittytensesuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Departed
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Is The Departed for you?
Is The Departed scary?
Only a little. The Departed has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Departed gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Departed sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Departed OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Departed?
The Departed runs 2h 31m.
Where can I stream The Departed?
The Departed is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Departed have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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