Genre : Crime/Thriller

Runtime : 2hr 31min

Language : English

IMDb: 8.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

Metacritic : 85%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Martin Scorsese

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Corrigan

Plot

The Departed is a gripping crime thriller directed by Martin Scorsese. Set in Boston, the film revolves around an undercover cop, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), infiltrating the Irish mob, while simultaneously, a mole, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), has infiltrated the Massachusetts State Police. As both moles rise in their respective organizations, tension escalates as they attempt to identify one another. The film explores themes of loyalty, deception, and the blurred line between law enforcement and organized crime. Jack Nicholson delivers a riveting performance as the unpredictable mob boss, Frank Costello. As the two moles play a dangerous game of cat and mouse, the film builds to a climax of betrayal, violence, and shocking revelations, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. “The Departed” earned critical acclaim, winning several Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.