All the King's Men vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 5.8/10 for All the King's Men). All the King's Men is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 2h 31m. Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
All the King's Men
The Departed| All the King's Men | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Hong Kong |
| Director | Steven Zaillian | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Kathy Baker, Jude Law, Patricia Clarkson, Anthony Hopkins, Glenn Morshower | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
All the King's Men
The story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Robert Penn Warren, loosely based on the story of real-life politician Huey Long.
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.
Where to watch
Where to watch All the King's MenWhere to watch The Departed
More like All the King's Men · More like The Departed · Compare other titles