Where to Watch The Departed in the UAE — Scorsese's Boston Crime Epic on OSN+
Scorsese's Oscar-winning crime thriller with DiCaprio, Damon and Nicholson hits OSN+ UAE streaming.
Quick Answer: The Departed is coming to OSN+ in the UAE. Scorsese's Oscar-winning crime thriller will be available soon. OSN+ costs AED 49/month.
Seventeen years after sweeping the Oscars, Martin Scorsese's masterpiece about double agents playing the deadliest game of cat-and-mouse still hits different. Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon face off as mirror images — one cop pretending to be a criminal, one criminal pretending to be a cop — while Jack Nicholson chews scenery as Boston's most unhinged crime boss. It's the film that finally won Scorsese his long-overdue Best Director Oscar, and honestly, it was about bloody time. Here's how to watch it in the UAE.
In the UAE, The Departed is coming to OSN+ streaming, after nearly two decades since its original 2006 cinema release.
Where to Watch The Departed in the UAE
The Departed will stream on OSN+ in the UAE. The platform has confirmed the film is coming soon, though no specific streaming date has been announced yet.
| Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Platform (UAE)** | OSN+ | | **US platform** | Hulu | | **Streaming start** | Coming soon — date to be confirmed | | **Cinema window** | Originally released October 2006 | | **UAE price** | AED 49/month (Standard), AED 65/month (Premium 4K) | | **Free trial** | None | | **Runtime** | 2 hours 31 minutes | | **Subtitles** | Arabic, English | | **Rating** | R (18+) |
The Departed Official Trailer
What Is The Departed About?
The Departed follows an undercover cop and a police mole as they infiltrate opposite sides of Boston's Irish Mafia. Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) goes deep undercover to bring down crime boss Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson), while Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) climbs the police ranks as Costello's inside man.
Think Goodfellas meets The Prestige — two men living lies so deep they're losing themselves in the performance. Both know there's a rat on their side, but neither knows they're hunting each other. Martin Scorsese cranks the tension to breaking point as these mirror-image characters circle closer to a collision that can only end one way.
The film is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs, adapted by William Monahan and directed by Scorsese. It swept the 2007 Oscars with four wins including Best Picture and Best Director, earning a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. The ensemble cast includes Mark Wahlberg in his most quotably unhinged performance, plus Martin Sheen, Vera Farmiga, and Alec Baldwin.
How Many Episodes Does The Departed Have?
The Departed is a feature film with a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes. As a standalone movie, there are no episodes or seasons — just one complete story that packs enough double-crosses and plot twists to fill an entire series.
Images: OSN+
The Departed Cast
| Actor | Character | |
|---|---|---|
 | Leonardo DiCaprio | Billy |
 | Matt Damon | Colin |
 | Jack Nicholson | Costello |
 | Mark Wahlberg | Dignam |
 | Martin Sheen | Queenan |
 | Ray Winstone | Mr. French |
 | Vera Farmiga | Madolyn |
 | Anthony Anderson | Brown |
 | Alec Baldwin | Ellerby |
 | Kevin Corrigan | Cousin Sean |
 | James Badge Dale | Barrigan |
 | David O'Hara | Fitzy |
DiCaprio and Damon have never been better than when they're pretending to be someone else entirely, sweating through every interaction like their lives depend on it (because they do). Meanwhile, Nicholson delivers peak unhinged villain energy — part charming psychopath, part lethal wildcard who makes every scene feel dangerous.
Is The Departed Kid-Friendly?
Absolutely not — The Departed is rated R and strictly for mature audiences. This is one of the most violent, profanity-laden films in Scorsese's catalogue, with intense gun violence, graphic deaths, and over 200 F-words.
The film features brutal executions, bloody shootouts, cocaine use, and sexual content. Recommended for ages 18+ only. Even crime film fans should brace themselves for the intensity.
Is The Departed Free to Watch?
No, The Departed requires an OSN+ subscription starting at AED 49/month. There's no free trial available, though du customers can text OSN to 3232 and etisalat customers can text OSN to 1741 for potential bundle deals.
At 2.5 hours runtime, you're paying roughly AED 1.60 per hour of viewing on the basic plan. That's decent value for one of the greatest crime films ever made, plus access to OSN+'s full catalogue.
Can I Watch The Departed in UAE Cinemas?
The Departed had its original UAE cinema release in October 2006, nearly two decades ago. The film is no longer playing in cinemas, making OSN+ streaming the primary way to watch it in the UAE today.
Can I Watch The Departed While Travelling Outside the UAE?
Availability varies by region since this is licensed content, not an OSN+ original. The film may not be accessible on OSN+ when travelling outside the UAE, as streaming catalogues differ between territories. In the US, it's currently on Hulu.
What to Watch After The Departed
The Town (OSN+) — Ben Affleck's Boston bank robbery thriller with similar themes of loyalty and betrayal in Southie.
Infernal Affairs (Netflix) — The original Hong Kong film that inspired Scorsese's remake, starring Tony Leung and Andy Lau.
Black Mass (Various platforms) — Johnny Depp transforms into Whitey Bulger in this true-crime Boston underworld story.
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Last verified: 11 May 2026. Streaming availability can change — I'll update this guide if anything shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Departed in the UAE?
The Departed is coming soon to OSN+ in the UAE, though no specific streaming date has been confirmed yet.
Is The Departed free to watch?
No, The Departed requires an OSN+ subscription starting at AED 49/month with no free trial available.
How long is The Departed?
The Departed has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes.
Is The Departed on Netflix in the UAE?
No, The Departed is not on Netflix UAE. It will be streaming exclusively on OSN+ when it launches.
Is Infernal Affairs available in the UAE?
Yes, the original Hong Kong film that inspired The Departed is available on Netflix UAE.
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