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Why This Thriller is Special

A furious, blood-soaked saga of betrayal, chaos, and double-crossing. Scorsese crafts the ultimate modern crime thriller.

The Departed

2006•Martin Scorsese•120 min•R

The Experience

In Boston, the police department plants a young undercover cop (Leonardo DiCaprio) deep within the inner circle of a ruthless Irish mob boss (Jack Nicholson). Simultaneously, the mob boss plants his own loyal mole (Matt Damon) high inside the state police force. This high-octane, violent saga of betrayal and corruption becomes a relentless, heart-pounding race as both men desperately try to expose and eliminate the other before their own identity is revealed.

Cast & Crew

Director: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson

Production Details

Budget: $90 million

Box Office: $291.5 million

Age Rating:R
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SUSPENSE INTENSITY SCORE

90
SUSPENSE INDEX
8.5
IMDB RATING
SUSPENSE INTENSITY LEVELHIGH

A transcendent masterpiece redefining narrative complexity.

Content Advisory

Contains: Mature Content

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Kissing
Mild
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KissingPassionate + Undressing
Mild
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Sexual gesture
Mild
Viewer Discretion Advised

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INTENSITY GRAPH

Narrative Analysis
Undercover Initiation(55%)
First Betrayal(73%)
Roof Scene(78%)
Shootout(82%)
Finale(90%)
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CINEMATIC DNA

Genre Analysis
Crime
50%
Thriller
35%
Drama
15%

Genre DNA Distribution

  • Crime: 50%
  • Thriller: 35%
  • Drama: 15%

Movie Intensity Arc

  • Minute 20: Undercover Initiation (55/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 60: First Betrayal (73/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 102: Roof Scene (78/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 137: Shootout (82/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 149: Finale (90/100 Intensity)

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FAQ About The Departed

Deep dive into The Departed with insider knowledge, production details, and insights about this intense thriller.

What is the premise of The Departed?

It’s a tense game of cat-and-mouse between a cop undercover in the mob and a mobster implanted in the Boston police.

Who directed and starred?

Martin Scorsese directs Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg in a high-stakes morality duel.

Was The Departed adapted from another film?

It’s a reimagining of Hong Kong’s Infernal Affairs.

Did it win awards?

Absolutely—it won Scorsese his first Oscar for Best Director as well as Best Picture.

What sets it apart?

Wild narrative turns, relentless pacing, and rich character psychology distinguish it as a modern classic.

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