American Me vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.4/10 for American Me). American Me is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 2h 31m. American Me is the older of the two (1992 against 2006). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
American Me
The Departed| American Me | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Hong Kong |
| Director | Edward James Olmos | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Edward James Olmos, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sal Lopez, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
American Me
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
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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