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V for Vendetta

2006 · 2h 12m · Science Fiction · Thriller · Action

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Fast-moving, hard-edged science fiction built for momentum. Best if you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night.

90/100
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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.

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90/100
MUST WATCH
MUST WATCHIn a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government…

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

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BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is V for Vendetta right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

V for Vendetta runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

CHANGE ONE THING

Like this, but...

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But shorterRise of the Planet of the Apes2011 · 1h 45m

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Estimated attention required: 5/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: thriller, action.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a crime story where choices and consequences drive the tension
02A fuller 132-minute runtime and a fast, momentum-first watch define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.9/10 TMDB audience score across 15,934 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

QUICK DECISION GUIDE

Know the watch before you press play.

A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.

01Pacing8/10
02Emotional Impact4/10
03Mind-Bending5/10
04Scary2/10
05Violence8/10
06Rewatchability7/10

PERFECT IF

01you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night
02you want a fast, momentum-first watch rather than something deliberately slow
03you are ready to give the movie your full attention

THINK TWICE IF

01you want to stay away from crime-focused tension or darker material
02you want something quiet and unhurried
03you want to avoid a more violent watch

MOVIHERO AUDIENCE VERDICT

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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch V for Vendetta?

V for Vendetta belongs in your night if you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night. It is a fast, momentum-first watch, with a fuller 132-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 7/10 and emotional impact at 4/10. The signals are strong enough to make this one of the easier calls in the queue.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required7/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

James McTeigue portrait
James McTeigueDirector
Natalie Portman portrait
Natalie PortmanEvey
Hugo Weaving portrait
Hugo WeavingV / William Rookwood
Stephen Rea portrait
Stephen ReaFinch
Stephen Fry portrait
Stephen FryDeitrich
John Hurt portrait
John HurtAdam Sutler
Tim Pigott-Smith portrait
Tim Pigott-SmithCreedy
Rupert Graves portrait
Rupert GravesDominic
Roger Allam portrait
Roger AllamLewis Prothero
Ben Miles portrait
Ben MilesDascomb