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Overview

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.

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Ray Winstone

Alec Baldwin

Mark Wahlberg

Matt Damon

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Writer:

William Monahan, Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Felix Chong Man-Keung

Release Date:

2006-10-04

Run Time:

151m

Tagline:

Cops or criminals. When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?

Genres:

Crime Drama Thriller

Keywords:

action packed angry authoritarian boston, massachusetts complex crime boss dreary friends frightened gangster intense irish-american mafia mobster mole organized crime police police training realtor remake state police undercover undercover cop

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 90,000,000.00 $

Revenue: 291,465,000.00 $

Vote Average: 8.2/10

Vote Count: 16100 Votes

Movie Popularity: 15.353

Spoken Languages: English, Cantonese

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- 30 April 2026 at 9:34 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY In the gritty streets of South Boston, the state police and the Irish mob are playing a lethal game of hide-and-seek. Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is an undercover cop who has successfully infiltrated the crew of the ruthless mob boss Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Meanwhile, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) is a rising star in the police force, but he’s actually a mole working for Costello. Both men become trapped in a frantic race to unmask the other before their own identities are burned. It’s a loud, violent, and brilliantly complex look at loyalty and the thin line between the law and the streets. THE PROS This is Scorsese at his most energetic. The film hits a 9 because the performances are legendary; DiCaprio captures the raw, shaking anxiety of deep cover, while Nicholson is a force of nature as the increasingly paranoid Costello. The dialogue is sharp, vulgar, and filled with some of the best one-liners in crime cinema, especially from Mark Wahlberg’s Sergeant Dignam, who steals every scene he’s in. It’s an honest masterpiece of editing and tension, moving with a relentless pace that makes a two-and-a-half-hour runtime feel like a sprint. The way it handles themes of identity and the psychological toll of living a lie is gritty and deeply effective. THE CONS It misses a perfect 10 only because some might find the sheer number of twists in the final act a bit overwhelming or cynical. It stays at a 9 because, while it’s a brilliant remake of 'Infernal Affairs', it loses a touch of that original film's tragic poetry in favor of high-octane Hollywood violence. A few of the supporting characters feel a bit like set dressing compared to the central trio, and the heavy Boston accents—while iconic—can occasionally veer into caricature territory. THE VERDICT 9/10. A modern gangster classic and an honest triumph for Scorsese. It’s a gritty, high-stakes thriller that features some of the best acting of the 2000s. If you haven't seen it, you’re missing out on a genuine cinematic powerhouse. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • This was the film that finally earned Martin Scorsese his first Oscar for Best Director after decades of legendary work. • Jack Nicholson famously refused to wear a Boston Red Sox hat during filming, as he is a lifelong New York Yankees fan; he eventually wore a Yankees cap in several scenes instead. • The character of Frank Costello is heavily based on the real-life Boston mob boss Whitey Bulger, who was one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives for years. THE VIBE Like a cold beer and a loaded gun. It smells of stale bar smoke, expensive cologne, and the metallic tang of a New York subway rail.

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Ray Winstone

Alec Baldwin

Mark Wahlberg

Matt Damon

Leonardo DiCaprio

Jack Nicholson

Martin Sheen

Vera Farmiga

Anthony Anderson

Kevin Corrigan

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 April 2026 at 10:34 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10

THE SUMMARY
In the gritty streets of South Boston, the state police and the Irish mob are playing a lethal game of hide-and-seek. Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is an undercover cop who has successfully infiltrated the crew of the ruthless mob boss Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Meanwhile, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) is a rising star in the police force, but he’s actually a mole working for Costello. Both men become trapped in a frantic race to unmask the other before their own identities are burned. It’s a loud, violent, and brilliantly complex look at loyalty and the thin line between the law and the streets.

THE PROS
This is Scorsese at his most energetic. The film hits a 9 because the performances are legendary; DiCaprio captures the raw, shaking anxiety of deep cover, while Nicholson is a force of nature as the increasingly paranoid Costello. The dialogue is sharp, vulgar, and filled with some of the best one-liners in crime cinema, especially from Mark Wahlberg’s Sergeant Dignam, who steals every scene he’s in. It’s an honest masterpiece of editing and tension, moving with a relentless pace that makes a two-and-a-half-hour runtime feel like a sprint. The way it handles themes of identity and the psychological toll of living a lie is gritty and deeply effective.

THE CONS
It misses a perfect 10 only because some might find the sheer number of twists in the final act a bit overwhelming or cynical. It stays at a 9 because, while it’s a brilliant remake of ‘Infernal Affairs’, it loses a touch of that original film’s tragic poetry in favor of high-octane Hollywood violence. A few of the supporting characters feel a bit like set dressing compared to the central trio, and the heavy Boston accents—while iconic—can occasionally veer into caricature territory.

THE VERDICT
9/10. A modern gangster classic and an honest triumph for Scorsese. It’s a gritty, high-stakes thriller that features some of the best acting of the 2000s. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out on a genuine cinematic powerhouse.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• This was the film that finally earned Martin Scorsese his first Oscar for Best Director after decades of legendary work.

• Jack Nicholson famously refused to wear a Boston Red Sox hat during filming, as he is a lifelong New York Yankees fan; he eventually wore a Yankees cap in several scenes instead.

• The character of Frank Costello is heavily based on the real-life Boston mob boss Whitey Bulger, who was one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives for years.

THE VIBE
Like a cold beer and a loaded gun. It smells of stale bar smoke, expensive cologne, and the metallic tang of a New York subway rail.

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