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V for Vendetta

Name: V for Vendetta
Director: James McTeigue
Genre: action
Released: 2005-07-19
Duration: 2 hr 10 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Hugo Weaving, John Hurt, Natalie Portman, Stephen Fry, Stephen Rea

2006 2 hr 10 min 15 DC Comics Extended Universe

6/10 CMDB Rating

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V for Vendetta Storyline

V for Vendetta is a comic book screen adaptation directed by James McTeigue and released on 17 March 2006 by Warner Bros. Pictures. It sits in that wonderfully chaotic space where capes, monsters, masks, mutations and studio decision-making all collide.

Whether it landed as a fan favourite, a cult curiosity or a “well, that happened” entry, it remains part of the bigger comic movie timeline — and around here, that means it gets a seat at the table. Possibly the wobbly one near the back, but still.

V for Vendetta Director James McTeigue

V for Vendetta Release date 17/03/2006

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action

V for Vendetta Content rating 15

V for Vendetta Duration 2 hr 10 min

Last Updated 07/08/2025

Cast

Hugo Weaving John Hurt Natalie Portman Stephen Fry Stephen Rea

Cast of V for Vendetta

Hugo Weaving

John Hurt

Natalie Portman

Stephen Fry

Stephen Rea

V for Vendetta Review - 6/10 Rating

V for Vendetta is one of those comic book adaptations that reminds you the genre has never been one simple thing. Directed by James McTeigue, it brings its own mix of spectacle, character drama, questionable choices and moments that make fans either cheer, groan, or quietly check whether the sequel did it better.

The strongest parts usually come when the film commits to its central idea instead of apologising for being based on comics. When the characters feel bold, strange or sincere, the material works. When it gets too tangled in studio notes, tonal whiplash or franchise homework, you can practically hear the spreadsheet breathing behind the camera.

Still, that is part of the fun. Comic book movies are messy little beasts, and V for Vendetta has enough personality, legacy or pure oddball energy to deserve a proper spot in the database. It may not be perfect, but perfection is overrated. Capes are already ridiculous. We signed the waiver years ago.

V for Vendetta Trivia

Did You Know?

V for Vendetta was directed by James McTeigue.
The film/series was released on 17 March 2006.
It was produced or distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Key cast members include Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea.
It forms part of the wider history of comic book adaptations on screen.
Like many comic adaptations, it balances fan expectations with mainstream audience appeal.
The project helped shape how later comic book stories were presented on film or television.
Its legacy is often discussed through a mix of nostalgia, franchise context and fan debate.
The title remains a useful snapshot of where the genre was at the time.
Most importantly, it proves comic book movies were never just capes and punching. Sometimes they were capes, punching and deeply questionable boardroom confidence.