The Departed vs The Stoning of Soraya M.
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.7/10 for The Stoning of Soraya M.). The Stoning of Soraya M. is the shorter watch at 1h 54m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2009). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
The Stoning of Soraya M.| The Departed | The Stoning of Soraya M. | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 1h 54m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama |
| Country | Hong Kong | – |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Cyrus Nowrasteh |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Navid Negahban, Jim Caviezel, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mozhan Navabi, Prasanna Puwanarajah |
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 Stoning of Soraya M.
In 1986 Iran, Sahebjam, whose car breaks down in a remote village, enters into a conversation with Zahra, who relays to him the story about her niece, Soraya, whose arranged marriage to an abusive tyrant ended in tragedy.
Where to watch
Where to watch The DepartedWhere to watch The Stoning of Soraya M.
More like The Departed · More like The Stoning of Soraya M. · Compare other titles