If The Departed is the kind of thing you want more of, these 10 films are the closest matches in our catalogue. Each one links through to full details, ratings, cast and where to stream it.
1. The Boondock Saints (1999) 7.3
In Boston’s darkest alleys, two brothers take the law into their own hands with unyielding conviction and deadly precision. As they leave a bloody trail of redemption in their wake, one man will stop at nothing to bring them down. With their sights set on justice, these brothers ignite a fire that threatens to consume the city.
2. Donnie Brasco (1997) 7.5
Go behind the mask in a gripping tale of loyalty and deception. Johnny Depp stars as Joseph D. Pistone, an FBI agent who goes undercover to take down the mob from within. As he delves deeper into the world of organized crime, the lines between good and evil begin to blur.
3. Black Mass (2015) 6.5
James “Whitey” Bulger, played by Johnny Depp, navigates the treacherous waters of 1970s South Boston as he allies with the FBI to take down his own criminal underworld—while keeping one step ahead of those who would bring him down. In a web of deceit and violence, Whitey’s double life threatens to unravel in this gripping drama.
4. American Gangster (2007) 7.6
Frank Lucas, the cunning kingpin from La Grange, North Carolina, faces off against the relentless Newark detective Richie Roberts in a gripping tale of drugs, deceit, and ambition on the mean streets of New York City.
5. Scarface (1983) 8.2
Al Pacino’s electrifying performance as Tony Montana transforms “Scarface” into an unputdownable tale of ambition and corruption. As he rises to the top of Miami’s drug trade, his relentless pursuit of power leaves a trail of chaos, testing not only his enemies but also his closest allies.
6. Chloe (2010) 6.1
A seemingly perfect marriage turns toxic in this gripping drama that exposes the darkest secrets of a wealthy Toronto couple. As Catherine’s suspicions boil over, she sets a trap for her husband with devastating consequences. But what happens when the truth is revealed? Will their world crumble to dust?
7. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) 8.2
In “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as the iconic Terminator, this time reprogrammed to protect young Edward Furlong’s character, John Connor. Alongside Linda Hamilton’s fierce Sarah Connor, they face off against the liquid metal T-1000 (Robert Patrick) in a pulse-pounding battle to save humanity from an…
8. Strange Days (1995) 7.0
Strange Days (1995) takes you on a dizzying ride through the neon-lit streets of 1999, where memories can be bought and sold. As ex-cop Lenny Nero delves into a mystery that twists and turns like a relentless nightmare, you’ll find yourself questioning reality and morality in a gripping, sci-fi thriller that explores the dark underbelly…
9. The Apartment (1960) 8.2
The Apartment offers a sharp, witty take on the corporate comedy, blending dark humor with heartfelt drama as Jack Lemmon’s C.C. Baxter navigates the complexities of office politics and personal life. In a world where careers rise and fall like the fickle whims of those above him, Baxter finds himself entangled in more than just work…
10. Casablanca (1943) 8.1
Casablanca, Morocco, 1941: When Rick Blaine, a disillusioned American bar owner, crosses paths with his old love Ilsa Lund, long thought lost, their reunion sets off a cascade of passionate revelations and dangerous choices in this timeless drama of love and sacrifice.
Recommendations are drawn from TMDB’s similar-title data, then filtered to titles in the Cinemasm catalogue and ordered by audience size.