---
title: "Vengeance"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vengeance-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 683340
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Vengeance (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vengeance-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Vengeance is a film first released in 2022. Catalogued under Comedy, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Blumhouse Productions, Focus Features, Divide / Conquer. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A New York journalist chases a fatal mystery in West Texas while podcasting."

### Why Watch
- Darkly comic tone
- Engaging podcast‑centric premise
- Debut direction by B.J. Novak

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed critical reception
- Tone may feel uneven for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s dark humor and murder investigation make it unsuitable for young children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: black comedy, mystery, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/vengeance-2022#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: B.J. Novak
- **Networks / Studios**: Blumhouse Productions, Focus Features, Divide / Conquer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **B.J. Novak** as *Ben Manalowitz*
- **Boyd Holbrook** as *Ty Shaw*
- **J. Smith-Cameron** as *Sharon Shaw*
- **Issa Rae** as *Eloise*
- **Ashton Kutcher** as *Quentin Sellers*
- **Lio Tipton** as *Abilene Shaw*
- **Dove Cameron** as *Kansas City Shaw*
- **Isabella Amara** as *Paris Shaw*
- **Eli Bickel** as *El Stupido Shaw*
- **John Mayer** as *John*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who wrote and directed Vengeance?
It was written and directed by B.J. Novak, marking his directorial debut.

### Q: What is the main character’s profession?
Ben is a journalist and podcaster.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is a black comedy, mystery and thriller.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs about 1 hour and 48 minutes.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
Ben travels from New York City to West Texas.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vengeance — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/683340)
- [Vengeance (2022 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vengeance_(2022_film))
- [Vengeance (2022) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vengeance_2022)
- [Vengeance (2022) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en/film/1191169-vengeance/overview/)
- [Vengeance (1964) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/271704-vengeance)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*