The Departed vs The Seed of the Sacred Fig
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.6/10 for The Seed of the Sacred Fig). The Departed is the shorter watch at 2h 31m compared with 2h 47m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2024). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
The Seed of the Sacred Fig| The Departed | The Seed of the Sacred Fig | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 2h 47m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | – |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Mohammad Rasoulof |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Soheila Golestani, Misagh Zare, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi |
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 Seed of the Sacred Fig
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
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