The Departed (2006) currently streams on Max, after Warner Bros. Discovery moved it there from Netflix earlier in 2026.
The film also remains available to rent or buy digitally, and shows up on a handful of other subscription services depending on what a viewer already pays for. Martin Scorsese's crime drama stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson and runs 151 minutes with an R rating, according to a current repertory-screening listing. That makes it a long sit, so the streaming option is the most practical choice for most viewers rather than a rental that has to be finished in one window.
Table of Contents
- Is The Departed on Max right now?
- Can you watch it on Hulu, Prime Video, or Peacock?
- How much does it cost to rent or buy digitally?
- Is there a legal free way to watch it?
- Where can UK viewers watch it?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Departed on Max right now?
Yes. Warner Bros. Discovery licensed the film to Max after it had a run on Netflix, and it was popular enough to land sixth among Max's most-watched US titles on October 7, 2026, according to FlixPatrol chart data reported by FandomWire. That placement means anyone with a standard Max subscription can watch it without an extra fee.
The same report notes that Warner's catalog licensing moves around within the same year, so a title can shift between Netflix and Max more than once. Because of that, it's worth checking the Max app directly before assuming the film will still be there next month, per FandomWire's October 2026 reporting. The Max placement isn't limited to the US. JustWatch's German listing, under the local title "Departed – Unter Feinden," also shows the film streaming on HBO Max, which confirms the 2026 licensing deal reaches beyond American subscribers, according to JustWatch Germany.
Can you watch it on Hulu, Prime Video, or Peacock?
Hulu carries the film, but only for subscribers who have added the HBO Max add-on to their plan — a base Hulu subscription alone does not unlock it, according to Hulu's own title page for The Departed. Anyone relying on Hulu without that add-on will need one of the other options below.
Beyond Hulu and Max, JustWatch's US availability listing shows the film streaming for subscribers of Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, fuboTV, Philo, and the MGM+ add-on channel on Amazon or Roku. That spread means a viewer who already pays for any one of these doesn't need to add Max just to watch this particular film.
- Max — included with a standard subscription
- Hulu — only with the HBO Max add-on
- Prime Video, Peacock Premium/Premium Plus, fuboTV, Philo — included with those subscriptions
- MGM+ — included if added as a channel on Amazon or Roku
How much does it cost to rent or buy digitally?
For viewers without any of the subscriptions above, the film is available to rent or purchase on Amazon Video, the Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Standard US pricing runs around $5.99 to rent and $14.99 to buy in HD or 4K, according to pricing data compiled by Kinocheck.
A rental is the better value for a one-time watch, while buying makes more sense for a film likely to be revisited, given its reputation as a Scorsese staple. Either option works on any of the four storefronts listed above without requiring a new subscription.
Is there a legal free way to watch it?
No ad-supported free service currently carries the film. Tubi, Pluto TV, and The Roku Channel do not list The Departed in their catalogs, according to TechHive's roundup of free streaming options.
The closest legal no-cost route is a library-card-based service such as Hoopla, though availability there depends entirely on what each individual library has licensed, per the same TechHive report. Because library catalogs vary by location and change without notice, anyone pursuing this route should check their own library's Hoopla or similar app directly rather than assuming the title is there.
Where can UK viewers watch it?
UK audiences have a different lineup. JustWatch's UK listing shows the film streaming through a Channel 4 Plus subscription, with digital rental or purchase also available through Apple TV, Rakuten TV, and Amazon Video.
That makes Channel 4 Plus the subscription equivalent of the US's Max deal, while the rental and purchase options mirror the same convenience as in the US market. Viewers outside the US and UK should still check JustWatch's country-specific listings, since licensing deals like Warner's 2026 Max placement are negotiated market by market and don't automatically extend everywhere at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a regular Hulu subscription include The Departed?
No. Hulu's title page shows the film requires the HBO Max add-on; a base Hulu plan does not include it.
Will The Departed stay on Max indefinitely?
Not necessarily. Warner Bros. Discovery has moved the title between Netflix and Max within the same year, so checking the app directly before relying on it is worth doing.
Is The Departed on any free ad-supported streaming service?
Not currently. Tubi, Pluto TV, and The Roku Channel don't carry it; a library app like Hoopla is the closest free legal option, subject to local availability.