Films like V for Vendetta

15 picks with a similar feel

What defines V for Vendetta, going by its Boxlist taste profile: Expect an otherworldly, fast-moving thriller, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like pace over patience. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of injustice and vengeance, social commentary and underdogs, plus tags such as fascist, activist and masked vigilante.

Here are 15 films with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.

Based on V for Vendetta (2006).

  1. 1

    The Crow (1994)

    Film7.5Easier to follow

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and dark, with themes of injustice and vengeance and underdogs. Common ground: revenge.

  2. 2

    The Suicide Squad (2021)

    Film7.8Lighter option

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and sweeping, with themes of injustice and vengeance and underdogs. Common ground: dc comics.

  3. 3

    Upgrade (2018)

    Film7.5Slower burn

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of injustice and vengeance and social commentary. Common ground: dystopia, revenge.

  4. 4

    Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

    Film8.4Lighter option

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and sweeping, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: dc comics.

  5. 5

    RoboCop (1987)

    Film7.3Slower burn

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and dark, with themes of injustice and vengeance and social commentary. Common ground: dystopia.

  6. 6

    The Hunger Games (2012)

    Film7.2

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and fast-paced, with themes of social commentary and underdogs. Common ground: revolution, dystopia.

  7. 7

    The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

    Film7.0Easier to follow

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and fast-paced, with themes of injustice and vengeance and social commentary. Common ground: dystopia.

  8. 8

    Children of Men (2006)

    Film7.6

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and sweeping, with themes of social commentary and underdogs. Common ground: government, dystopia.

  9. 9

    Watchmen (2009)

    Film7.3Warmer in tone

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and sweeping, with themes of underdogs and an all-consuming quest. Common ground: masked vigilante, dc comics.

  10. 10

    Total Recall (1990)

    Film7.3

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and sweeping, with themes of injustice and vengeance and social commentary. Common ground: dystopia.

  11. 11

    They Call Me Jeeg (2015)

    Film7.5Lighter option

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and fast-paced, with themes of social commentary and underdogs.

  12. 12

    Equilibrium (2002)

    Film7.0

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and fast-paced, with themes of social commentary and underdogs. Common ground: fascism, dystopia.

  13. 13

    Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

    Film7.2

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and sweeping, with themes of social commentary and underdogs. Common ground: dystopia.

  14. 14

    The Old Guard (2020)

    Film7.3Lighter option

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and sweeping, with themes of underdogs.

  15. 15

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    Film8.4Slower burn

    Why it's like V for Vendetta: Also heightened and sweeping, with themes of injustice and vengeance and underdogs.

Boxlist compares V for Vendetta with every film in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 6.7 or more from at least 1,000 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.

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Questions

What should I watch if I like V for Vendetta?
Picks with a similar feel include The Crow, The Suicide Squad, Upgrade and Zack Snyder's Justice League. Each shares part of V for Vendetta's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 15 films.
How are these films like V for Vendetta chosen?
Boxlist compares V for Vendetta with every film in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 6.7 or more from at least 1,000 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.
Is there a lighter film like V for Vendetta?
The Suicide Squad has a similar feel but scores lighter on Boxlist's weightiness scale.

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