The Departed vs The Monitor
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 5.8/10 for The Monitor). The Monitor is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2011). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
The Monitor| The Departed | The Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | Norway |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Pål Sletaune |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Noomi Rapace, Kristoffer Joner, Vetle Qvenild Werring, Stig R. Amdam, Maria Bock |
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 Monitor
Oslo, Norway. After living a traumatic experience, Anna and her son Anders move into a huge apartment building. Feeling constantly terrified and insecure, Anna buys a babycall to monitor Anders while he sleeps.
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