The Departed (2007)
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The Departed is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
The Departed has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 16,799 ratings, well above what most films manage. At 151 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 31m on it?
2h 31m of English drama with a thriller streak. With 16,799 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 R-15
- Why
- An 8.2/10 that holds up over 16,799 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- 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? | R-15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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