# The Departed (2006) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-departed-2006/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller, Crime |
| Runtime | 151 min |

## Quick answer

The Departed (2006) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #40 (8.5/10) — The Departed remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Martin Scorsese.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #40 (8.5/10) — The Departed remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Departed worth watching?**
The Departed holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #40 (8.5/10) — The Departed remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Departed about?**
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.

**Who directed The Departed?**
The Departed (2006) was directed by Martin Scorsese.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Departed?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Departed?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Departed page for current options.

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