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The Departed

  • 20062006
  • RR
  • 2h 31m
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, and Matt Damon in The Departed (2006)
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An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.
IMDb RATING
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POPULARITY
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    • Martin Scorsese
    • William Monahan(screenplay)
    • Alan Mak(2002 screenplay Mou gaan dou)
    • Felix Chong(2002 screenplay Mou gaan dou)
  • Stars
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Matt Damon
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Martin Scorsese
    • William Monahan(screenplay)
    • Alan Mak(2002 screenplay Mou gaan dou)
    • Felix Chong(2002 screenplay Mou gaan dou)
  • Stars
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Matt Damon
    • Jack Nicholson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.5KUser reviews
    • 299Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #39
    • Won 4 Oscars

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    Home Video Trailer
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    'The Departed' | Anniversary Mashup
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    Essential Guide to Matt Damon
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    A Guide to the Films of Martin Scorsese
    Clip 2:06
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    What Roles Has Matt Damon Turned Down?
    Video 3:27
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    What Roles Did Leonardo DiCaprio Almost Play?
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    Roles That Mark Wahlberg Turned Down
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    Photos439

    Jack Nicholson in The Departed (2006)
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    Leonardo DiCaprio and Jack Nicholson in The Departed (2006)
    Matt Damon in The Departed (2006)
    Alec Baldwin and Matt Damon in The Departed (2006)
    Jack Nicholson in The Departed (2006)
    Mark Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin, Matt Damon, Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, and Robert Wahlberg in The Departed (2006)
    Jack Nicholson and Martin Scorsese in The Departed (2006)
    Matt Damon and Martin Sheen in The Departed (2006)
    Jack Nicholson and Matt Damon in The Departed (2006)
    Leonardo DiCaprio and Ray Winstone in The Departed (2006)
    Leonardo DiCaprio and Vera Farmiga in The Departed (2006)

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    Leonardo DiCaprio
    Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Billy
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Colin
    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • Costello
    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Dignam
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Queenan
    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • Mr. French
    Vera Farmiga
    Vera Farmiga
    • Madolyn
    Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson
    • Brown
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Ellerby
    Kevin Corrigan
    Kevin Corrigan
    • Cousin Sean
    James Badge Dale
    James Badge Dale
    • Barrigan
    David O'Hara
    David O'Hara
    • Fitzy
    • (as David Patrick O'Hara)
    Mark Rolston
    Mark Rolston
    • Delahunt
    Robert Wahlberg
    Robert Wahlberg
    • Lazio (FBI)
    Kristen Dalton
    Kristen Dalton
    • Gwen
    Thomas B. Duffy
    • Governor
    Richard Hughes
    Richard Hughes
    • Uncle Edward
    • (as Dick Hughes)
    J.C. MacKenzie
    J.C. MacKenzie
    • Realtor
      • Martin Scorsese
      • William Monahan(screenplay)
      • Alan Mak(2002 screenplay Mou gaan dou)
      • Felix Chong(2002 screenplay Mou gaan dou)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Leonardo DiCaprio called his one-on-one scene with Jack Nicholson "one of the most memorable moments of my life."
    • Goofs
      (at around 2h 5 mins) When Sullivan pulls up Costigan's record in the computer, his date of birth is initially listed as 11/7/1984. The next time he pulls up the record, the date is 11/7/1980.
    • Quotes

      Dignam: [observing an exchange of microprocessors for money between Costello and Chinese triad members] This is unbelievable. Who put the fuckin' cameras in this place?

      Police Camera Tech: Who the fuck are you?

      Dignam: I'm the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy.

    • Crazy credits
      The title doesn't appear on screen until nearly 20 minutes into the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      In India, the film was given an A (adults only) certificate after the visual of Frank Costello holding a dildo was deleted. This change is visible in the Hindi dubbed VCD which shows a slight frame jump.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Departed: Facing a Loaded Gun (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Gimme Shelter
      Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

      Performed by The Rolling Stones

      By arrangement with ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.

    User reviews2.5K

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    10/10
    Superb acting on top of brilliant storytelling
    Now I know that 'The Departed' is based off of the Hong Kong movie 'WuJianDao', but Scorsese really grabs hold of a great story and brings it to the American Screen. My father grew up in Boston and when we walked out of the theater he couldn't stop talking about how authentic the environment and attitude was. Then there's the acting in which the lead actors (Nicholson, DiCaprio, Damon) not only give stunningly entertaining performances, but you become engulfed in each one's perspective and dilemmas. The smaller roles that of (Baldwin, Walberg, Sheen) are supporting roles that remind me of Jesus Quintana from 'The Big Lebowski', by this I mean that their screen time is limited but they make lasting impressions that you cherish each and every scene they are in, Alec Baldwin especially. The story itself starts off with the basic intro of the players and the setting, but you'll find yourself slowing following each and every plot twist and rooting back and forth for the good guys and for the bad guys. If you're a Scorsese fan, which I am, I think you will appreciate this film. You can clearly see the Scorsese touch ranging from the cinematography and of course the music, it's great to hear "Gimme Shelter" again, but "Comfortably Numb" played in so well. It's another gangster flick from Scorsese, yet this one stands alone because feels so fresh and most would agree Scorsese does gangster films the best; so why not let him. Oscar worthy, the acting I certainly hope; this is DiCaprio's best role since 'The Aviator' which was his best role since 'Gangs of New York', am I seeing a pattern here. But my lasting impression wasn't concerned with the politics of the golden statue; my lasting impression was that I had sat through 2 and half hours of brilliant and especially entertaining storytelling. Thank you Mr. Scorsese.
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    • Oct 2, 2006

    FAQ17

    • The name of the porn movie that is being shown at the theater Colin (Matt Damon) and Frank (Jack Nicholson) meets?
    • Why does the Realtor makes a "joke" about the possibility of Colin having "eating issues"?
    • Is "The Departed" based on a book?

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 2006 (United States)
      • United States
      • Hong Kong
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Plan B Entertainment
      • Initial Entertainment Group (IEG)
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    • 2 hours 31 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS

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