The Departed (2006)
English crime thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 31m 151 min
- Released
- 6 October 2006
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Departed has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes (151 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 6 October 2006. It is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Corrigan, James Badge Dale, David O'Hara
- Cinematography
- Michael Ballhaus
- Editing
- Thelma Schoonmaker
- Music
- Howard Shore
- Written by
- William Monahan, Felix Chong, Alan Mak
- Produced by
- Graham King, Brad Pitt, Brad Grey
- Production
- Plan B Entertainment, Warner Bros. Entertainment, GK Films, Media Asia Entertainment Group
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $90 million
- Box office
- $291.48 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Picture; Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film; Academy Award for Best Director; Academy Award for Best Film Editing; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; MTV Movie Award for Best Villain and 1 more
- Based on
- Infernal Affairs
- Set in
- Boston
- Filmed in
- Charlestown, South Boston
- Country
- Hong Kong, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 6 October 2006
- First shown
- 26 September 2006 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Departed?
The Departed has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes, or 151 min.
When did The Departed release?
The Departed released on 6 October 2006.
Who directed The Departed?
The Departed is directed by Martin Scorsese.
Who is in the cast of The Departed?
The cast of The Departed includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen and Ray Winstone.
Where can I watch The Departed online?
The Departed streams on Netflix.
How much did The Departed earn at the box office?
The Departed grossed $291.48 million on a budget of $90 million.
What is The Departed rated in the US?
The Departed is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Departed based on a true story or a book?
The Departed is based on Infernal Affairs.
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