Nightcrawler vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.7/10 for Nightcrawler). Nightcrawler is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Nightcrawler
The Departed| Nightcrawler | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Hong Kong |
| Director | Dan Gilroy | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Michael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
Nightcrawler
When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
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 NightcrawlerWhere to watch The Departed
More like Nightcrawler · More like The Departed · Compare other titles