The Departed vs The Man Who Wasn't There
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for The Man Who Wasn't There). The Man Who Wasn't There is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 31m. The Man Who Wasn't There is the older of the two (2001 against 2006). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
The Man Who Wasn't There| The Departed | The Man Who Wasn't There | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2001 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama |
| Country | Hong Kong | – |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Joel Coen |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Tony Shalhoub, Billy Bob Thornton, Richard Jenkins, Michael Badalucco, Frances McDormand |
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 Man Who Wasn't There
A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
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