Mr. Brooks vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.9/10 for Mr. Brooks). Mr. Brooks is the shorter watch at 2h compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2007). Both are crime, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Mr. Brooks
The Departed| Mr. Brooks | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | Hong Kong |
| Director | Bruce A. Evans | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Demi Moore, Marg Helgenberger, Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Ruben Santiago-Hudson | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
Mr. Brooks
A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.
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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