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title: "V for Vendetta"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/v-for-vendetta-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 752
imdb_id: "tt0434409"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 15688
content_rating: "R"
---

# V for Vendetta (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/v-for-vendetta-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

V for Vendetta is a dystopian thriller set in an alternate version of Great Britain. The film depicts a society under fascist rule where a masked vigilante identified only as V carries out guerrilla attacks against the authoritarian government. V operates as a lone figure conducting sabotage and terrorist acts aimed at overthrowing the totalitarian regime. During his campaign of resistance, V encounters a young woman whom he saves from the secret police forces. This woman becomes his ally in the ongoing struggle against the oppressive state apparatus. Their partnership develops as V continues his mission to inspire rebellion among the population and dismantle the fascist system through dramatic acts of defiance. The story follows their collaboration as they work together to challenge the government's control and mobilize public resistance. V's methods combine theatrical spectacle with political revolution as he seeks to awaken the populace to their oppression. The film explores themes of freedom, tyranny, and the power of individual resistance against authoritarian rule through the relationship between the masked vigilante and his newfound ally.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A masked vigilante wages a guerrilla war against a fascist regime in Great Britain."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- strong central mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense political themes
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated R and contains themes of political violence and oppression.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dystopian, thriller, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | ABC iview | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James McTeigue
- **Networks / Studios**: Virtual Studios, Anarchos Productions, Silver Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Rupert Graves** as *Dominic*
- **Roger Allam** as *Lewis Prothero*
- **Ben Miles** as *Dascomb*
- **Sinéad Cusack** as *Delia Surridge*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a masked vigilante named V who fights against a fascist British government.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by James McTeigue.

### Q: Is it based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the graphic novel V for Vendetta.

### Q: What genre is this movie?
It is classified as an action, thriller, and science fiction film.

### Q: When was it released?
The film was released in the United States in 2006.

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