The Departed vs The Frozen Ground
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.3/10 for The Frozen Ground). The Frozen Ground is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2013). Both are crime, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Departed | The Frozen Ground | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | Germany |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Scott Walker |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Dean Norris, Kevin Dunn, Kurt Fuller, Katherine LaNasa, John Cusack |
Synopsis
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.
The Frozen Ground
An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice. Based on actual events.
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