The Departed vs This Is England
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for This Is England). This Is England is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2007). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
This Is England| The Departed | This Is England | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama |
| Country | Hong Kong | – |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Shane Meadows |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Stephen Graham, Joseph Gilgun, Jack O'Connell, Frank Harper, Perry Benson |
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.
This Is England
A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.
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