The Departed (2006)
The Departed is streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crave.
The verdict
The Departed has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 16,699 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 151 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In Canada you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crave.
Should you spend 2h 31m on it?
2h 31m of English drama with a thriller streak. With 16,699 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 31m
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated 18A
- Why
- A 8.2/10 that holds up over 16,699 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 31m — long |
| Watch with family? | 18A · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 27, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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