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Venom

  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
578K
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POPULARITY
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Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, and Riz Ahmed in Venom (2018)
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A failed reporter is bonded to an alien entity, one of many symbiotes who have invaded Earth. But the being takes a liking to Earth and decides to protect it.A failed reporter is bonded to an alien entity, one of many symbiotes who have invaded Earth. But the being takes a liking to Earth and decides to protect it.A failed reporter is bonded to an alien entity, one of many symbiotes who have invaded Earth. But the being takes a liking to Earth and decides to protect it.

  • Director
    • Ruben Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Jeff Pinkner
    • Scott Rosenberg
    • Kelly Marcel
  • Stars
    • Tom Hardy
    • Michelle Williams
    • Riz Ahmed
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    578K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    776
    167
    • Director
      • Ruben Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Jeff Pinkner
      • Scott Rosenberg
      • Kelly Marcel
    • Stars
      • Tom Hardy
      • Michelle Williams
      • Riz Ahmed
    • 3.9KUser reviews
    • 446Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Tom Hardy and Juno Temple Speculate What It's Like to Be Inside Venom
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    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • Eddie Brock…
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Anne Weying
    Riz Ahmed
    Riz Ahmed
    • Carlton Drake…
    Scott Haze
    Scott Haze
    • Security Chief Roland Treece
    Reid Scott
    Reid Scott
    • Dr. Dan Lewis
    Jenny Slate
    Jenny Slate
    • Dr. Dora Skirth
    Melora Walters
    Melora Walters
    • Homeless Woman Maria
    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Cletus Kasady
    Peggy Lu
    Peggy Lu
    • Mrs. Chen
    Malcolm C. Murray
    Malcolm C. Murray
    • Lewis Donate
    Sope Aluko
    Sope Aluko
    • Dr. Collins
    Wayne Pére
    Wayne Pére
    • Dr. Emerson
    • (as Wayne Péré)
    Michelle Lee
    Michelle Lee
    • Malaysia EMT…
    Kurt Yue
    Kurt Yue
    • Mission Control Translator
    Chris O'Hara
    Chris O'Hara
    • Astronaut JJ Jameson, III
    Emilio Rivera
    Emilio Rivera
    • Lobby Guard Richard
    Amelia Young
    • Allie
    Ariadne Joseph
    Ariadne Joseph
    • Eddie's TV Producer
    • Director
      • Ruben Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Jeff Pinkner
      • Scott Rosenberg
      • Kelly Marcel
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    User reviews3.9K

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Venom' is a divisive film with mixed reviews. Tom Hardy's performance and the dynamic between Eddie and Venom are highlights. Action scenes and special effects receive praise, though consistency is questioned. Critics cite a weak script, underdeveloped characters, and uneven pacing. Some suggest a darker tone and R rating could improve it. The supporting cast is often deemed underwhelming. Despite flaws, many find it enjoyable for its humor and fun superhero elements.
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    Featured reviews

    8krazy-mm

    Good intro for Venom, but now I want more!

    Had a test screening tonight in cinema I work at, and couldn't wait to watch my all-time favorite Marvel (anti) hero on big screen. Tom Hardy is great as always, that guy really can act. Can't think of anyone else who would be a better choice for the role but him. Introduction was really long, but I was not bored for a second. When Venom comes in his true form - the party starts! Wish few action scenes were less like Michael Bay's style (hardly see anything) but the inner child in me was really happy for Venom's maniacal kicking and punching around. Venom's character is really well made visually - his walking, jumping and smashing are just like in the comic books - thumbs up for that!

    Hope they will release R rated version on BluRay so we can see more of Venom's craziness. Tom Hardy allegedly said best parts are cut out to make the movie more age appropriate, and I think that's a shame. Anyway, I will watch this movie once more in cinema, and buy it on BluRay. After all, it's Venom!

    Go and see it on big screen - hope you won't be disappointed!

    Oh, and there are TWO mid-credit scenes - one we all are waiting for and another one that...just go and see it for yourself!
    8ufarese

    Do yourself a favour...ignore the critics!

    We just came out of the theatre and I can honestly say. I liked it! It was funny and it paid great homage to the Todd McFarlane bombastic Venom era of the late 90's. It truly baffles me that Sony would not take enough risks to release the film with an R rating. I wonder how much of this film was left on the cutting floor!?! Tom Hardy's performance is also on point and...just go see it.
    7claudio_carvalho

    Funny and Entertaining

    "Venom" is a funny and entertaining film based on a Marvel antihero Venom with reasonable storyline, awesome special effects and weak and annoying villain performed by the awful Riz Ahmed. However, Tom Hardy has good performance in the role of the clumsy loser Eddie Brock and Michelle Williams complete the lead cast. This film is also the chance to see Stan Lee in his last cameo. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Venom"

    Note: On 06 January 2025, I saw this film again.
    7akdjreview

    Enjoyable superhero film

    Venom is a nice enjoyable superhero film which I was quite interested in. The film has a very Marvel story, it's not the first time I've seen a story like this one but with just different characters and different settings. Though the story of not knowing whether Venom is good or evil is an interesting aspect not really seen before.

    But I still found it quite enjoyable. There is no fantastic cinematography techniques or anything like that. But Venom played by Tom Hardy manages to deliver an amazing acting performance in comparison to other Marvel movies.

    I recommend Venom for superhero film fans to watch it's an interesting story with a little bit of a twist.
    7personjman

    How to make a venom movie without spiderman

    This movie legit showed that a side character CNA have a movie, although this movie sometimes got slow especially around the Indian Elon musk dude but whatever

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Tom Hardy's son Louis Thomas Hardy is a fan of Venom, and Hardy took the role to please him: "I wanted to do something my son could watch. So I did something where I bite people's heads off." Louis also guided his father on how to appropriately portray Brock/Venom, since Hardy didn't know the character very well.
    • Goofs
      (at around 3 mins) The scenes with the Malaysian ambulance shows the vehicle driving on the right hand side of the road, and the steering wheel on the left-hand side of the vehicle. Malaysia drives on the left side of the road (like in the UK & Australia), and the steering wheel should be on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
    • Quotes

      Venom: Eyes, lungs, pancreas. So many snacks, so little time.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene in the closing credits: Eddie Brock goes to visit convicted killer Cletus Kasady in San Quentin Prison who proclaims that once he is released, there will be "carnage".
    • Connections
      Featured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 24 April 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      No Problem
      Written by Jmike, Justin Davey, James Lavigne, Bruno Mota, Pusha T (as Terrence Thornton) and Vinay Vyas

      Performed by Pusha T

      Pusha T appears courtesy of REUPGANG/Decon

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • Malay
    • Also known as
      • Antidote
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Marvel Entertainment
      • Tencent Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $213,515,506
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $80,255,756
      • Oct 7, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $856,085,161
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Auro 11.1
      • Sonics-DDP
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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