The Departed vs The Infiltrator
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.7/10 for The Infiltrator). The Infiltrator is the shorter watch at 2h 7m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2016). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
The Infiltrator| The Departed | The Infiltrator | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 2h 7m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | – |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Brad Furman |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Bryan Cranston, Joseph Gilgun, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Jason Isaacs, John Leguizamo |
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 Infiltrator
A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.
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