A History of Violence vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for A History of Violence). A History of Violence is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 31m. A History of Violence is the older of the two (2005 against 2006). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A History of Violence
The Departed| A History of Violence | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Hong Kong |
| Director | David Cronenberg | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes, Kyle Schmid, Maria Bello, Peter MacNeill | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
The Departed
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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