The Departed vs The Paradise of Thorns
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 8/10 for The Paradise of Thorns). The Paradise of Thorns is the shorter watch at 2h 11m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2024). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
The Paradise of Thorns| The Departed | The Paradise of Thorns | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 2h 11m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | – |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Naruebet Kuno |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Pornchai Hongrattanaporn, Engfa Waraha, Jeff Satur, Pongsakorn Mettarikanon, Seeda Puapimon |
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 Paradise of Thorns
When his partner Sek dies, Thongkam loses his property to his late love's eager family and must fight to reclaim the home they built together.
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