The Book of Henry vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for The Book of Henry). The Book of Henry is the shorter watch at 1h 45m 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.
The Book of Henry
The Departed| The Book of Henry | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 45m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | Hong Kong |
| Director | Colin Trevorrow | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Dean Norris, Jaeden Martell, Sarah Silverman, Bobby Moynihan, Naomi Watts | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
The Book of Henry
Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
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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