The Departed vs The Perfect Guy
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 5.7/10 for The Perfect Guy). The Perfect Guy is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2015). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Departed | The Perfect Guy | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 5.7/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | – |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | David M. Rosenthal |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Holt McCallany, Rutina Wesley, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Sanaa Lathan, L. Scott Caldwell |
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 Perfect Guy
With a fulfilling career and a loving relationship, lobbyist Leah Vaughn seems to have it all. Things come crashing down when Dave, her long-term boyfriend, disagrees with her future plans for marriage and a family. The resulting painful breakup leaves Leah heartbroken, until she meets the charming and handsome Carter Duncan. Soon, the budding romance turns dangerous as Carter reveals his volatile nature, forcing Leah to break up with the man…
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