Roman J. Israel, Esq. vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.3/10 for Roman J. Israel, Esq.). Roman J. Israel, Esq. is the shorter watch at 2h 2m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2017). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
The Departed| Roman J. Israel, Esq. | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 2m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Hong Kong |
| Director | Dan Gilroy | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Nazneen Contractor, Amanda Warren, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Denzel Washington | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.
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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