V for Vendetta vs Women on the Run

V for Vendetta has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 4.9/10 for Women on the Run). Women on the Run is the shorter watch at 1h 29m compared with 2h 12m. Women on the Run is the older of the two (1993 against 2006). Both are action, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

V for Vendetta posterV for Vendetta2006 VS Women on the Run posterWomen on the Run1993
V for VendettaWomen on the Run
Audience score★ 7.9/10★ 4.9/10
Year20061993
Length2h 12m1h 29m
GenresAction, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Thriller
CountryGermany–
DirectorJames McTeigueCorey Yuen Kwai, David Lai Tai-Wai
Main castJohn Hurt, Ben Miles, Eddie Marsan, Roger Allam, Rupert GravesCorey Yuen, Benny Lai Keung-Kuen, Chan Sek, Farini Cheung Yui-Ling, Tamara Guo

Synopsis

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.

Women on the Run

The plot includes the plight of two women who both find themselves betrayed by the men they love. It's a violent female 'buddy' movie, with two mismatched heroines, a policewoman and a drug addicted prostitute joining forces to seek revenge.

Where to watch

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