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Venom
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ruben Fleischer. With Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed.
68.2/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.
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68.2/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTInvestigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soo…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Venom.
MoviHero lists September 28, 2018 as the release date for Venom. Ruben Fleischer is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom, Michelle Williams as Anne Weying, Riz Ahmed as Carlton Drake / Riot, Scott Haze as Security Chief Roland Treece. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 28, 2018
GenresScience Fiction · Action
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorRuben Fleischer
CastTom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom, Michelle Williams as Anne Weying, Riz Ahmed as Carlton Drake / Riot, Scott Haze as Security Chief Roland Treece
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Venom 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?
Venom runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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.
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 68.2/100 (6.823/10) from 17,670 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
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