The Departed vs The Mauritanian
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.4/10 for The Mauritanian). The Mauritanian is the shorter watch at 2h 9m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2021). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
The Mauritanian| The Departed | The Mauritanian | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 2h 9m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | – |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Kevin Macdonald |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Benedict Cumberbatch, Saamer Usmani, Jodie Foster, Zachary Levi, Tahar Rahim |
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 Mauritanian
The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.
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