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.
From beginning to end, The Departed offers an intensely gripping experience that keeps you in a constant state of tension and unease.
Been a good few years since I last watched. Absolutely brilliant MS film!
Old and very good movie . It s a collection movie ! Recomend with pleasure .
Story telling at it's finest. Couple with a stellar cast, this is one movie not to miss. I'm often put off my movies that are highly praised by critics, but they nailed this one.
One of the many classics I'm a few decades late to seeing. Impeccably scripted, sumptuously shot, X marks the spot.
If you haven't watched this yet, then you're missing two and a half hour heaven
The Departed stands out as one of the finest films ever made. Martin Scorsese truly shines in his direction of this iconic movie, complemented by outstanding performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson. It's definitely a film that benefits from a second viewing to fully grasp the intricate plot.
Absolutely insane cast and somehow everyone delivers. DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg — nobody feels wasted, and the tension just keeps building the entire time.
The twists are genuinely unpredictable, which is rare when you’ve seen a lot of crime thrillers. Every time you think you know where it’s going, it throws something at you.
Funny, stressful, brutal, and ridiculously entertaining. A masterpiece.
Glad I finally saw it because it turns out that Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg are two different people.
I liked this movie, the story moves along pretty well, even though it tends to jump around at times. The characters are engaging and well played by a very solid cast. The only negative I can say is the movie seemed to run a bit long.
thoroughly enjoyable except a questionable ending
Very good movie. Not the best by Scorsese but absolutely solid. You will not be bored. Stellar cast. Good performances. Very much recommended.
Reviews
The Departed
Eric Bakke reviewed
The Departed
October 11, 2024From beginning to end, The Departed offers an intensely gripping experience that keeps you in a constant state of tension and unease.
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President of Chaos reviewed
The Departed
January 30, 2025The Departed stands out as one of the finest films ever made. Martin Scorsese truly shines in his direction of this iconic movie, complemented by outstanding performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson. It's definitely a film that benefits from a second viewing to fully grasp the intricate plot.
Zokkiie reviewed
The Departed
April 23, 2026Absolutely insane cast and somehow everyone delivers. DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg — nobody feels wasted, and the tension just keeps building the entire time.
The twists are genuinely unpredictable, which is rare when you’ve seen a lot of crime thrillers. Every time you think you know where it’s going, it throws something at you.
Funny, stressful, brutal, and ridiculously entertaining. A masterpiece.
