Equilibrium vs V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7/10 for Equilibrium). Equilibrium is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 12m. Equilibrium is the older of the two (2002 against 2006). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Equilibrium | V for Vendetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 2h 12m |
| Genres | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Kurt Wimmer | James McTeigue |
| Main cast | Dominic Purcell, Sean Pertwee, Emily Watson, David Hemmings, Christian Bale | John Hurt, Ben Miles, Eddie Marsan, Roger Allam, Rupert Graves |
Synopsis
Equilibrium
In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.
V for Vendetta
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.
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