Is The Departed scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Departed for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Departed in the US?

The Departed streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Departed?

The Departed runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

Is The Departed suitable for kids?

The Departed is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20062h 31mDrama / Thriller / Crime

The Departed

Name: The Departed
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2006-10-04
Duration: 151 min

Cops or criminals. When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?

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.

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The Departed at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 31m

At 2h 31m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and crime.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

8.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 16,766 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Departed tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 31m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 16,766 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Departed

Is The Departed scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Departed for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Departed in the US?: The Departed streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Departed?: The Departed runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
Is The Departed suitable for kids?: The Departed is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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