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V for Vendetta (2006)

“People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.”

7.9/10 · 15,954 votes 2h 12m r ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#4 of 217 films from 2006 #79 of 2168 in action

Directed by James McTeigue · Written by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

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Overview

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.

Cast

Natalie Portmanas Evey
Hugo Weavingas V / William Rookwood
Stephen Reaas Finch
Stephen Fryas Deitrich
John Hurtas Adam Sutler
Tim Pigott-Smithas Creedy
Rupert Gravesas Dominic
Roger Allamas Lewis Prothero
Ben Milesas Dascomb
Sinéad Cusackas Delia Surridge
Natasha Wightmanas Valerie
Eddie Marsanas Etheridge
John Standingas Lilliman
Clive Ashbornas Guy Fawkes

Facts

Release dateFebruary 23, 2006
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) — longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$54,000,000
Box office$134,686,457 (2.5× budget)
IMDbtt0434409

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Questions

How long is V for Vendetta?
V for Vendetta runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is V for Vendetta worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 15,954 votes, which places it #4 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 99%) and #79 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed V for Vendetta?
V for Vendetta was directed by James McTeigue. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ninja Assassin (2009), The Raven (2012), Breaking In (2018).
Who stars in V for Vendetta?
Natalie Portman as Evey; Hugo Weaving as V / William Rookwood; Stephen Rea as Finch; Stephen Fry as Deitrich; John Hurt as Adam Sutler; Tim Pigott-Smith as Creedy.
What is V for Vendetta rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for V for Vendetta?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6317.

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