Venom (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, Venom is an action and science fiction film directed by Ruben Fleischer, running about 112 minutes. “The world has enough Superheroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Venom stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom, Michelle Williams as Anne Weying, Riz Ahmed as Carlton Drake / Riot and Scott Haze as Security Chief Roland Treece, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Venom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $856.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venom (2018)?
- In US, Venom is available to stream on Disney Plus, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Venom worth watching?
- Venom holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Venom?
- Venom stars Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Scott Haze and Reid Scott.
- When was Venom released?
- Venom was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.