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V for Vendetta
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by James McTeigue. With Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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…
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Release snapshot for V for Vendetta.
MoviHero lists February 23, 2006 as the release date for V for Vendetta. James McTeigue is the listed director. The listed cast includes Natalie Portman as Evey, Hugo Weaving as V / William Rookwood, Stephen Rea as Finch, Stephen Fry as Deitrich. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 23, 2006
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorJames McTeigue
CastNatalie Portman as Evey, Hugo Weaving as V / William Rookwood, Stephen Rea as Finch, Stephen Fry as Deitrich
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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V for Vendetta runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 16,133 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required7/10
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“With the litany of comic book films being made in 2017, it's hard to understand the role V for Vendetta has played in 'Comic Book…”
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“V for Vendetta movie isn't a movie I really ever loved when I first saw it back in 2006 and again I think when it…”
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“Score: 10/10 — An Unshakeable, Flawless Cinematic Masterpiece Some films entertain.”
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otherV / William RookwoodV / William Rookwood appears in V for Vendetta (2006).Open character guide otherAdam SutlerAdam Sutler appears in V for Vendetta (2006).Open character guide otherDeitrichDeitrich appears in V for Vendetta (2006).Open character guide otherEveyEvey appears in V for Vendetta (2006).Open character guide otherFinchFinch appears in V for Vendetta (2006).Open character guide
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