V for Vendetta (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2006, V for Vendetta is an action, thriller, fantasy and science fiction film directed by James McTeigue, running about 132 minutes. “People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. V for Vendetta stars Natalie Portman as Evey Hammond, Hugo Weaving as William Rookwood / V, Stephen Rea as Chief Inspector Eric Finch and Stephen Fry as Gordon Deitrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, V for Vendetta has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $132.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 V for Vendetta page.
If you liked it. Fans of V for Vendetta 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 V for Vendetta (2006)?
- In US, V for Vendetta is available to 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 V for Vendetta worth watching?
- V for Vendetta holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in V for Vendetta?
- V for Vendetta stars Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry and John Hurt.
- When was V for Vendetta released?
- V for Vendetta was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.