V for Vendetta
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.
Directed by James McTeigue · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 132 min · 2006
Trailer
Director
James McTeigue
Studio
Silver Pictures / Virtual Studios / Studio Babelsberg / Vertigo DC Comics / Anarchos Productions, Inc.
Release
2006-02-23
Runtime
132 min
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Full Plot
In the distant future, Evey Hammond is an average citizen of the United Kingdom, which is under the rule of the fascist and tyrannical Norsefire Party. She is an employee of the state-run British Television Network, but soon, she becomes the number one enemy of the state together with an enigmatic and larger-than-life freedom fighter known only by the letter "V". V informs Evey that she must hide in his underground lair for at least one year, and while she is reluctant to the idea at first, a bond soon forms between the two individuals. In the meanwhile, the mysterious past of V is gradually revealed to the police inspector tasked with capturing him, Eric Finch, and it is not long until he starts questioning everything his government stands for.
Cast & Characters
Evey
Natalie Portman
V / William Rookwood
Hugo Weaving
Finch
Stephen Rea
Deitrich
Stephen Fry
Adam Sutler
John Hurt
Creedy
Tim Pigott-Smith
Detective Sergeant Dominic Stone, Chief Inspector Finch's assistant.
Rupert Graves
Lewis Prothero, the "Voice of London", a television propagandist for Norsefire and formerly the commander of Larkhill Detention Centre.
Roger Allam
Roger Dascombe, the head of the government's propaganda division (the "Mouth") and chief executive of the British Television Network.
Ben Miles
Dr. Delia Surridge, the former chief medical officer at Larkhill Detention Centre (real name Dana Stanton), now a Medical examiner.
Sinéad Cusack
Valerie Page, a lesbian actress who was imprisoned and died in the cell next to V's at Larkhill. Her life story inspires Evey the way it did V.
Natasha Wightman
Young Valerie Page
Imogen Poots
Anthony Lilliman, a corrupt paedophile bishop at Westminster Abbey and the former priest at Larkhill Detention Centre.
John Standing
Brian Etheridge, the head of the government's audio surveillance division (the "Ear").
Eddie Marsan
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $54.0M, V for Vendetta has grossed $134.7M worldwide — about 2.5x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The Matrix series was made by many of the same filmmakers involved in this film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Producer Joel Silver acquired the rights to two Alan Moore works: V for Vendetta and Watchmen in 1988.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The Wachowskis wrote a draft screenplay that closely followed the graphic novel before working on The Matrix series.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
James McTeigue was offered the director's role during post-production of The Matrix trilogy.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
V for Vendetta holds 7.9/10 on TMDb (15719 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
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Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
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V for Vendetta holds 7.9/10 on TMDb (15719 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is V for Vendetta?+
V for Vendetta has a runtime of 132 min.
Who directed V for Vendetta?+
V for Vendetta was directed by James McTeigue.
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V for Vendetta is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The film "V for Vendetta" has sparked mixed reactions from audiences and critics, with some praising its bold themes and performances, while others have found it to be too violent or preachy. The movie continues to generate interest, particularly given its release in 2025.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
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 Movie' culture. This was one of the early successes of the genre and it continues to shine today in ways other movies (I'm looking at you, Marvel) hav…
schoosskyler · 9/10V 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 came out on DVD or Blu-ray some years ago, and after re-viewing this time... I pretty much feel the same way. It features some good performances from Hugo Weaving (co…
JPV852 · 7/10**Score: 10/10 — An Unshakeable, Flawless Cinematic Masterpiece** Some films entertain. Some films provoke. And then there is *V for Vendetta*—a rare, volatile work that does both with a ferocity that has not dimmed in the years since its release. It is a film that ignites the im…
misubisu · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
This movie should be released in theatre again
@shivamrajput-kj7mj · 735 likes"Beneath this mask, there is not only flesh and blood.. Beneath this mask there is an idea.. And Ideas are Bulletproof"...
@manasij2011 · 334 likesPeople should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people. - Vendetta
@taurusguy9305 · 806 likesThis movie is playing now in 2025
@goodburger1114 · 226 likesRemember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason Why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot.
@Starwebs · 28 likesToday is the 5th of November. It's a tradition to watch this movie every year on this day.
@nostalgicgaming5944 · 161 likesI love how every trailer back then used Hans Zimmer's Batman score
@CB-qg3yh · 25 likesevery US citizen should watch this movie...
@RuiGuapo · 32 likes
