V for Vendetta (2006)
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V for Vendetta is streaming in New Zealand on HBO Max.
What the audience says
V for Vendetta is one of the better-rated English films out there. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 16,077 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 132 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 12m on it?
2h 12m of English action with thriller threaded through. That score holds across 16,077 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.9/10 across 16,077 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 12m |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
James McTeigue
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 13 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in New Zealand
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