Monster vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for Monster). Monster is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 31m. Monster is the older of the two (2003 against 2006). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Monster
The Departed| Monster | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 50m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | Hong Kong |
| Director | Patty Jenkins | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Bruce Dern, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Charlize Theron, Lee Tergesen, Christina Ricci | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
Monster
An emotionally scarred highway drifter shoots a sadistic trick who rapes her, and ultimately becomes America's first female serial killer.
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
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