The Departed

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100
Total warning time: 8m 59s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (1m 33s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Brief scene with partial nudity in a strip club.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:12:34 - 01:13:20] Sexual content and suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (1m 33s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:15:45 - 00:16:30] Characters snorting cocaine.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:05:12 - 01:06:00] Drug dealing and use depicted.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 (3m 40s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 [00:30:10 - 00:31:05] Graphic shooting resulting in death.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [01:25:40 - 01:27:15] Intense violent confrontation with multiple deaths.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:50:20 - 01:51:30] Sudden and shocking violent act.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (2m 13s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:05:12 - 00:05:45] Frequent use of strong profanity.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [00:40:30 - 00:41:20] Aggressive and profane dialogue.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 75/100 [01:35:50 - 01:36:40] Continued strong language throughout the scene.
The Departed
Year: 2006
Certificate: A
Runtime: 151 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
IMDB: 8.5
Meta Score: 85
Votes: 1189773
Gross: 132,384,315
Director: Martin Scorsese
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg
Overview: An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of The Departed?
A: The Departed is a crime thriller about an undercover cop, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), who infiltrates a mob syndicate run by Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Simultaneously, the syndicate plants its own mole, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), within the Massachusetts State Police. Both moles must race to uncover each other's identity before their own cover is blown.
Q: Who directed The Departed?
A: The Departed was directed by Martin Scorsese, who won an Academy Award for Best Director for this film.
Q: Did The Departed win any major awards?
A: Yes, The Departed won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Martin Scorsese), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
Q: What is the significance of the rat at the end of The Departed?
A: The rat that appears at the end of the film symbolizes betrayal and deceit, reinforcing the theme of corruption and the blurred lines between good and evil throughout the movie.
Q: How does The Departed differ from its original inspiration, Infernal Affairs?
A: The Departed is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. While the core premise remains the same, Scorsese's version is set in Boston and includes more elaborate character development, a grittier tone, and additional subplots.