Movie 2006

The Departed

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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.

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eimearreads · 11 Oct 2026, 15:08 UTC

Would The Departed be a good pick for a mixed group? Trying to find something that gives everyone a way into the conversation.

caoimhereads · 12 Oct 2026, 04:08 UTC

Eimear, same question here. A quick note on the pace would help me make up my mind.

aislinginwicklow · 11 Oct 2026, 19:08 UTC

The Departed is one I am weighing up. The pitches in here are useful. A couple of lines about the tone can tell me more than a score.

eimearinwicklow · 12 Oct 2026, 09:08 UTC

Aisling, i have added a boost too. Would be interesting to see how it sits beside the other choices.

ciaran_burke · 11 Oct 2026, 23:08 UTC

For anyone considering The Departed: Could someone add a spoiler-free note about the opening? That is usually what helps me choose.