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Movies like The Departed: 4 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked The Departed (2006), start with A History of Violence, Scarface, End of Watch. These 4 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags The Departed as drama, thriller, crime. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A History of Violence (2005) | Drama, Thriller, Crime | 96 min | 7.2/10 | HBO Max |
| Scarface (1983) | Action, Crime, Drama | 170 min | 8.2/10 | Netflix |
| End of Watch (2012) | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 109 min | 7.4/10 | Sundance Now |
| The Usual Suspects (1995) | Drama, Crime, Thriller | 106 min | 8.2/10 | HBO Max |
Why each one fits
A History of Violence
2005 · Drama, Thriller, Crime · 96 min · TMDB 7.2/10
Shares Drama and Thriller with The Departed. Released 1 years before.
TMDB synopsis: An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
US streaming: HBO Max
Scarface
1983 · Action, Crime, Drama · 170 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Shares Crime and Drama with The Departed. Released 23 years before.
TMDB synopsis: After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami.
US streaming: Netflix
End of Watch
2012 · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 109 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Crime and Drama with The Departed. Released 6 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a routine traffic stop.
US streaming: Sundance Now
The Usual Suspects
1995 · Drama, Crime, Thriller · 106 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Shares Drama and Crime with The Departed. Released 11 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Held in an L.A.
US streaming: HBO Max
What the data says
The 4 picks average 7.8/10 on TMDB. The highest is Scarface at 8.2/10, against 8.2/10 for The Departed itself. They span 1983 to 2012 and run 96 to 170 minutes. The most common genre tags are Drama and Crime. 4 of 4 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; HBO Max carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like The Departed?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are A History of Violence, Scarface, End of Watch. The full list of 4 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream The Departed?
In the US on October 24, 2026: HBO Max (subscription). Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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