Election vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for Election). Election is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 31m. Election is the older of the two (2005 against 2006). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Election
The Departed| Election | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 41m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Hong Kong |
| Director | Johnnie To | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Ka-fai, David Chiang Da-Wei, Simon Yam, Louis Koo, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
Election
After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.
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 ElectionWhere to watch The Departed
More like Election · More like The Departed · Compare other titles