The Departed (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2006, The Departed is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 151 minutes. “Lies. Betrayal. Sacrifice. How far will you take it?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Departed stars Jack Nicholson as Francis 'Frank' Costello, Leonardo DiCaprio as William "Billy" Costigan, Jr., Matt Damon as Staff Sgt. Colin Sullivan and Mark Wahlberg as Staff Sgt. Sean Dignam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Departed sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $291.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Departed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Departed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Departed (2006)?
- In US, The Departed is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Departed worth watching?
- The Departed holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Departed?
- The Departed stars Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg and Vera Farmiga.
- When was The Departed released?
- The Departed was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.