The Departed vs The Machinist
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for The Machinist). The Machinist is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 31m. The Machinist is the older of the two (2004 against 2006). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
The Machinist| The Departed | The Machinist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2004 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | Spain |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Brad Anderson |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Sharian, Christian Bale, Reg E. Cathey, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. |
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 Machinist
Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.
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