The Departed (2006)
The Departed is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha.
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 South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Watcha.
Should you spend 2h 31m on it?
2h 31m of English drama with a thriller streak, not one for younger kids. With 16,699 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- 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? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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