The best movies about revenge

Revenge has always been a fascinating and recurring theme in cinema, constantly winning over audiences who are thrilled with the idea of ​​seeing villains being punished in the most merciless or creative way possible. The search for justice with one's own hands is seen in various film genres, whether through comedies such as Punishers or by the bloody journey of Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2. That's why we've made a list of some of the best revenge movies. Check them out below!

The Handmaiden (2016) 

Popular title: The Handmaiden

Original title: Ah-ga-ssi

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In this spectacular revenge film, full of twists and turns, Sook-hee (Kim Tae-ri) is hired as a maid Hideko (Kim Min-hee), a Japanese heiress, with the secret goal of ruining her life. However, as the two interact, the plan Sook-hee begins to fail, as unexpected feelings arise between them. The plot unfolds in an environment full of intrigue and tension, where secrets and conflicting emotions come into play and make room for a complex game of manipulation, love and betrayal.

The Maiden's Fountain (1960) 

Popular title: The Virgin Spring

Original: jungfrukällan

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Fervent Christians, Mr. Töre (Max von Sydow) e Märeta Töre (Birgitta Valberg) are the parents of Karin Töre (Birgitta Pettersson), a 15-year-old girl. One day, they task her with taking candles to the village church. However, on the way, she is approached by two pastors, raped and killed. Ironically, when night falls, her killers seek shelter at the home of her parents who, upon discovering the tragic fate of their daughter, only think of revenge.

Equality is White (1994) 

Popular title: Three Colors: White

Original title: Three colors: White

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Telecine

Em Equality is White, a film that is part of the director's three-color trilogy Krzysztof Kieslowski, Karol (Zbigniew Zamachowski), a Polish immigrant living in France, sees his life fall apart when his French wife, Dominique (Julie Delpy), asks for a divorce. Without a wife, without a job and forced to return to Poland, he begins to plan a calculated revenge against her. 

The Skin I Live In (2011) 

Original title: The Skin I Live In

Popular title: The Skin I Live In

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Em The skin I live, the renowned plastic surgeon Robert Ledgard (Antonio Banderas)  keeps a woman, Vera (Elena Anaya), imprisoned in his mansion, after a traumatic event that brings them together in a bizarre and disturbing way. She is subjected to a radical experiment involving synthetic skin, while the doctor tries to deal with the anguish of his past. Throughout the plot, the relationship between them becomes increasingly dark, leading to surprising revelations and a shocking twist. 

Amnesia (2000) 

Original title: Memento

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

Em Amnesia, one of the best films about revenge and also full of twists and turns, Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) tirelessly searches for the man responsible for the rape and murder of his wife. However, he suffers from a rare and untreatable memory loss condition, which prevents him from remembering the last fifteen minutes of his life. Although he can recall events before the accident, Leonard He doesn't know where he's going or why. He uses notes and tattoos to try to keep track of his clues, while the search for the truth becomes increasingly difficult. To heighten the immersive experience for the audience, the narrative unfolds in a non-linear fashion.

Nocturnal Animals (2016) 

Original title: Nocturnal Animals

74% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In one of the best revenge films ever made, the writer Edward Sheffield (Jake Gyllenhaal)  asks his ex-wife, Susan Morrow (Amy Adams), to read the manuscript of his new novel. The story he tells involves a family man, Tony (Gyllenhaal), whose life takes a dark turn after a tragic event. As Susan progresses in reading, she begins to reflect on her own life and her relationship with Edward, being forced to confront the ghosts of the past. The book intertwines with her reality, bringing to light issues of revenge, regret and loss.

Death Attraction (1988) 

Original title: Heathers

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market e Prime Video

Em deadly attraction, Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) is a young woman who lives surrounded by three preppy girls called Heather and feels a deep disgust for their pedantic behavior and that of the friends around them. By getting involved with Jason Dean (Christian Slater), she realizes that her desires for revenge are beginning to come true.

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Original title: Inglourious Basterds

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers plot to assassinate Nazi leaders. Unbeknownst to them, their goals coincide with the revenge plans of Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), a Jewish woman who escaped the massacre of her family and now seeks revenge against those who destroyed her life. 

Big Bad Wolves (2013) 

Original title: My Mefakhed Mehaze'ev Hara

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Em Big Bad Wolves, an outlaw cop joins Gidi (Tzahi Grad), a father devastated by the death of his daughter, victim of a serial killer, with the aim of seeking revenge. Together, they capture Dror (Red Keinan), who is the prime suspect but denies any involvement. So they torture him in the hope of discovering the whereabouts of the victim's body. As the investigation intensifies, the boundaries of morality and justice are challenged in a tense psychological game. 

True Grit (2010) 

Original title: True Grit

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market e Prime Video

Em indomitable bravery, Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld), a determined girl, hires the experienced sheriff Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to hunt Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), the man who killed his father. The search soon becomes more complicated when LaBoeuf (Matt Damon), a Texan with his own agenda, joins the mission. Together, the three face great dangers as they traverse the wilderness in their hunt for the criminal. 

Cape Fear (1991) 

Original title: Cape Fear

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube e Prime Video

After Max cady (Robert DeNiro) be convicted of rape, the lawyer Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte) withholds evidence that could clear him of the charges, resulting in him serving 14 years in prison. When Cady is released, he discovers the betrayal of Bowden and begins an obsessive persecution of the lawyer's family. 

Confessions (2010) 

Popular title: Confessions

Original title: Kokuhaku

80% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

On the last day of school at a high school in Japan, the teacher Yuko Moriguchi (Takako Matsu) makes a shocking confession: her four-year-old daughter did not die accidentally, but was murdered by two students present in the classroom. With disturbing calm, she reveals that she has begun her revenge against the guilty. While the thirteen-year-old students tremble and are frightened by the revelation, the plot unfolds around revenge, pain and a failed educational and judicial system. 

Darkman: Faceless Vengeance (1990) 

Original title: Darkman

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

Em Darkman: Faceless Revenge, Peyton Westlake (Liam Neeson), a brilliant scientist, discovers a way to create artificial human skin, but after being brutally attacked by criminals, he is disfigured. With the help of an experimental treatment, he survives, but finds himself transformed and without an identity. Now, he assumes the identity of Darkman and begins a relentless journey of revenge against those who destroyed his life. 

Free Django (2012) 

Original title: D

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e Youtube

Django (Jamie Foxx) is a former slave man who forms a partnership with the bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) to hunt down wanted criminals in the southern United States. Together, they set out to rescue the wife of Django, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), which is in the hands of Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), a cruel farmer who forces his slaves to participate in deadly combats. 

She (2016) 

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In the history of ELLE, we follow Michelle (Isabelle Huppert), a video game executive who was brutally assaulted in her home. Instead of seeking immediate help, she begins receiving provocative threats from her attacker. Distrusting the people around her, the woman finds herself caught up in a game of manipulation and the tension mounts as she tries to uncover who is behind the attacks, while dealing with her own emotional complexities and traumas.

Behind Closed Doors (2001) 

Original title: In the Bedroom

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the movie Between Four Walls, despite parental opposition, Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl) is a young middle-class man who gets involved with an older woman during the summer holidays. The affair infuriates her husband, despite the fact that they are separated, and triggers a tragedy that destroys the lives of everyone involved.

I Saw the Devil (2010) 

Popular title: I Saw the Devil

Original title: Angmareul boat

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the history of I Saw the Devil, Jang Kyung-chul (Choi Min-sik) is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pure pleasure. One day, the secret agent's fiancée Kim Soo-hyeon (Lee Byung-hun) becomes a victim of the psychopath and is found dead in a horrible state. Then, the groom hunts down the criminal, takes brutal revenge and frees him, starting a game of cat and mouse.

Woman (2023) 

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Womens follows the story of Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), a drag artist who, after being brutally attacked by Preston (George MacKay) and his gang, loses his career and isolates himself due to the trauma of a homophobic attack. Months later, in a sauna, he finds Preston again and, consumed by rage and desire for revenge, decides to devise a plan to confront him.

Gone Girl (2014) 

Original title: Gone Girl

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

On your wedding anniversary, Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a scene that initially seems like the end of a perfect marriage. As the investigation progresses, Nick (Ben Affleck), her husband, becomes the prime suspect, and the appearance of their union begins to crumble. In search of proof of her innocence, Nick, with the help of his twin sister, tries to discover what really happened to his wife. As he delves deeper into the mystery, disturbing secrets begin to emerge, revealing an even more complex plot.

Gladiator (2000) 

Original title: Gladiator

80% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e Prime Video

In this classic revenge film, Maximus (Russell Crowe), a respected and beloved Roman general, wins the emperor's trust Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), who decides to leave him as successor to the throne. However, this decision provokes the fury of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's son, who, upon assuming power, betrays Maximus, ordering the killing of his family and condemning him to slavery. Transformed into a gladiator, the man seeks revenge and challenges the corruption of the empire, fighting for justice. 

John Wick (2014) 

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix, Max, Telecine e Prime Video

In one of the best revenge movies, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a legendary retired hitman, dealing with the grief of losing the great love of his life. When a gangster breaks into his home, kills his dog and steals his car, he is forced back into action and begins his revenge. John Wick has a franchise with four films and is expanding its universe more and more. For lovers of the action genre combined with revenge, the marathon is worth it.

Bloody July (2014) 

Original title: Cold in July

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

After accidentally killing an unarmed intruder, Richard Dane (Michael C. Hall) finds himself in a tense situation when facing the anger of the victim's father. However, upon further investigation, Data begins to suspect that the police officer Ray Price (Nick Damici) is hiding crucial information, suggesting involvement in something much more complex. 

Punishers (2022) 

Original title: Thu Revenge

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

The life of Drea (Camila Mendes), the most popular girl at an elite school, is turned upside down when her boyfriend leaks an intimate video of her. Devastated and furious, she teams up with the outcast Eleanor (Maya Hawke), and together they devise a plan for revenge against those who destroyed their lives. Their unlikely alliance turns into a relentless journey to settle scores with their enemies, putting their friendships and reputations at stake.

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) 

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

The former assassin known as Bride (Uma Thurman) wakes up from a four-year coma, determined to get revenge on Bill (David Carradine), her former lover and boss, who tried to kill her on her wedding day. Driven by the loss of her daughter, the trauma of the wedding party, and the four years of her life stolen, she begins a relentless journey. 

Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

In continuation of the journey of revenge of Bride/Beatrix Kiddo (Uma Thurman), she is taken to Bill (David Carradine), her former master and lover, for a final confrontation. However, when she comes face to face with the traitor, an unexpected revelation awaits her, changing the course of her revenge. 

Lady Snowblood: Revenge in the Snow (1973) 

Popular title: Lady Snowblood

Original title: Shurayukihime

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Since childhood, Yuki Kashima (Meiko Kaji) is trained to become a ruthless assassin, shaped by the revenge her mother planned against those responsible for destroying her family. Raised as an instrument of retaliation, she becomes a skilled swordswoman known as the “daughter of the underworld”. In her quest for justice, the young woman relentlessly pursues the crooks who ruined her life, facing dangers and challenging limits on her journey of revenge. 

Legally Blonde (2001)

Original title: Legally Blonde

72% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Telecine

Em Legally Blonde, Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) leads a perfect life alongside Warner Huntington III (Matthew Davis), the most handsome and popular boy in her school whom she dreams of marrying. However, Warner considers ELLE futile and decides to end the relationship as soon as he decides to study Law at Harvard, starting to date another girl who he considers to be more suitable. Determined to prove her intelligence, ELLE enrolls in the same course as her ex-boyfriend. With a lot of charm and cunning, she faces challenges, breaks stereotypes and surprises everyone by conquering her space in the legal world.

Mad Max (1979) 

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

In a dystopian future where oil resources have run out, the world lives in the midst of war, famine and chaos. In this context, Max (Mel Gibson), a police officer scarred by tragedy and the loss of his wife and children to a gang, is consumed by a relentless desire for revenge. With nothing but his instincts for survival and retaliation, he sets out on a brutal journey to hunt down those responsible for the death of his family. 

Mandy: Thirst for Revenge (2018) 

Original title: Mandy

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Out of the system by choice, Red Miller (Nicolas Cage) e Mandy Bloom (Andrea Riseborough) lead a peaceful and loving life. When their forest paradise is brutally destroyed by a sadistic cult leader, Red finds himself thrown into a ghostly journey filled with revenge.

Munich (2005) 

Original title: Munich

79% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market e Prime Video

After the murder of eleven Israeli athletes during the Munich Olympics in 1972 by Palestinian terrorists, the Israeli government sends a secret mission led by Avner (Eric Bana), a Mossad agent, to hunt down and kill eleven people responsible for the tragedy. Throughout the operation, Avner and his team face moral dilemmas and the tension grows more and more.

The Killer (2023) 

Original title: The Killer

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

After escaping a fatal accident, a killer (Michael Fassbender), known only by his craft, becomes the target of a relentless international manhunt. Confronting his own employers, he tries to escape the consequences of his actions, insisting that his fight is not personal. But as he delves deeper into the conflict, he is forced to confront questions of loyalty, survival and morality as he seeks to uncover who is truly behind his persecution. 

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) 

Original title: The Count of Monte Cristo

74% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Consumed by envy of Edmond Dantès (Jim Caviezel), who has a beautiful bride, Fernand Mondego (Guy Pearce), an influential man, makes Dantes is falsely accused of treason and murder. From this, the young sailor is imprisoned on an isolated island, where he spends years in seclusion. During his time in prison, the boy loses his faith, until he meets a priest who reveals an escape plan. Escaping with a thirst for revenge, Dantes returns to deliver justice against those who betrayed him, especially Mondego.

The Raven (1994) 

Original title: The Crow

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

On the eve of his wedding, the musician Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) and his bride, Shelly Webster (Sofia Shinas), are brutally murdered by members of a criminal gang. A year after their deaths, Eric returns from the dead with supernatural powers, assuming the identity of Corvo, a dark avenger. Consumed by grief and a thirst for justice, he relentlessly pursues those responsible for the heinous crime. 

The Man from the North (2022) 

Original title: The Northman

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In this film about revenge, when the prince Amleth (Alexander Skarsgard) is about to become a man, your uncle Fjolnir (Claes Bang) murders his father, the king, and kidnaps his mother, forcing him to flee for his own life. Twenty years later, Multiple returns as a ruthless Viking with a clear mission: to rescue his mother, kill Fjölnir and avenge his father's death. On a journey of violence and redemption, he deals with betrayals, battles and the weight of his destiny in search of justice.

The Menu (2022) 

Original title: The Menu

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Em The menu, Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) e Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) are a young couple who travel to a remote island to dine at an exclusive restaurant, where the acclaimed Chef Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) promises a unique gastronomic experience. As dinner progresses, the menu prepared by Slowik reveals increasingly shocking surprises, and the guests begin to realize that there is something much more sinister behind each dish served. Amidst the growing tension, the couple finds themselves involved in a dangerous game that mixes culinary art and deadly mystery.

The Godfather (1972) 

Original title: The Godfather

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 9,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market, Netflix, Telecine e Paramount +

In this classic revenge film set after World War II, the Mafia family Corleone struggle to consolidate his power in the United States. When an assassination attempt was made against Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) leaves him seriously injured, his children, Michael (Al Pacino) e Sonny (James Caan), are forced to take control of the family empire. While Sonny deals with direct conflicts, Michael, initially distant from the family business, finds himself increasingly involved. Amid betrayals and power struggles, the fight for family supremacy Corleone reaches new and violent levels.

The Professional (1994) 

Original title: Leon: The Professional

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Telecine

Em The professional, Mathilda (Natalie Portman), a 12-year-old girl, lives in a toxic environment, with an abusive father and a neglectful mother. Her neighbor, Leon (Jean Reno), in turn, is a hitman who takes care of plants and works for the gangster Tony (Danny Aiello), leading a lonely and reclusive life. When the family of Mathilda is murdered by a corrupt anti-drug agent, she seeks help from Leon to exact revenge. Reluctantly, he agrees to train her in the dangerous world of assassins, as they both face violence and the search for justice.

The Return (2015) 

Original title: The Revenant

78% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

After being brutally attacked by a bear, the hunter Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is left to die in the forest by his mate John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Even seriously injured, Ice cream overcomes the limits of pain and nature and fights for survival with all his strength. From this, driven by the thirst for revenge, he begins a relentless journey to find Fitzgerald and make him pay for his abandonment. In a hostile environment, his strength and determination are tested at every step.

Old Boy (2003) 

Original title: Oldeuboy

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

In one of the best revenge movies of all time, Dae-Su Oh (Choi Min-sik) is kidnapped and held captive for 15 years in a hotel room, without knowing the reason for his imprisonment. When, mysteriously, he is released after this long period of suffering, he discovers that he is wrongly accused of the murder of his wife. Consumed by an insatiable need for revenge, Dae-Su Oh sets out on a relentless journey to find her kidnapper and discover the reasons behind her torture. As the story unfolds, disturbing secrets and shocking revelations emerge, leading to a brutal and unexpected outcome.

Ocean's Eleven (2001) 

Original title: Ocean's Eleven

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

Em Eleven men and a secret, Danny Ocean (George Clooney), recently released from prison, wastes no time and, in just 24 hours, organizes an audacious plan to rob three of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas in a single night. The goal is to take advantage of a fight for the world heavyweight title, when all eyes will be on the event.

Behind the bold plan is the desire for revenge against Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia), the man who stole his ex-wife Tess Ocean (Julia Roberts), and is the owner of the casinos. For this, Ocean recruits a team of specialists, each with unique skills, and establishes three fundamental rules: do not hurt anyone, do not harm innocents, and follow the plan with the conviction that there is nothing to lose.

Unforgiven (1992) 

Original title: Unforgiven

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

After the brutal death of Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Thomson), a prostitute, her brothel colleagues are offering a reward for whoever finds those responsible for the crime. However, the local sheriff disapproves of the idea and tries to prevent the search from gaining momentum. Still, two groups of gunmen, led by Bill Munny (Clint Eastwood), an ex-bandit, and Bob (Richard Harris), a determined Englishman, show up to receive the prize, coming into conflict with each other and with the sheriff himself.

He Who Kills with Iron (2019) 

Original title: Eye For An Eye

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Em Who Wounds with Iron, after serving time, Antonio Padin (Xan Cejudo), head of a drug cartel, is released and sent to a nursing home, where he hopes to enjoy his last days in peace. However, what he did not imagine is that Mario (Luis Tosar), his nurse with a tragic past, harbors a thirst for revenge. Instead of caring for his patient, he prepares to make the cartel pay for their mistakes. 

Blue Ruin (2013) 

Original title: Blue Ruin

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

This revenge film portrays the story of Dwight Evans (Macon Blair), A simple man who lives a quiet life, until it is turned upside down when he returns to his hometown to seek revenge. Proving himself to be an amateur killer, he finds himself plunged into a brutal fight to protect his estranged family.

Your Son (2018) 

Popular title: Your Son

Original title: Your son

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Your Son follows the story of Jaime (Jose Coronado), a successful doctor who lives a quiet life with his wife and teenage son. When his son is brutally beaten outside a nightclub and those responsible are not punished, James decides to seek revenge. By taking justice into his own hands, he finds himself caught in a moral dilemma, having to deal with the transformation of his own nature.

The Rule of Fear (1971) 

Original title: Straw dogs

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In this film about revenge, David Sumner (Dustin Hoffman) is a very calm American academic. He marries an Englishwoman Amy (Susan George) and, seeking to escape the big city lifestyle, the two move to the rural area of Cornualha, where she grew up. There, he is not well received by the population, especially by men. The provocations become increasingly aggressive and his wife ends up being raped. This crime has a dark and violent side to it. David come to the surface.

The Nightingale (2018) 

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Set in the 19th century, in Tasmania, The Nightingale accompanies Clare (Aisling Franciosi), a young Irish woman who seeks revenge against a British officer who murdered her entire family. Determined to bring justice, she teams up with Billy (Baykali Ganambarr), an Aboriginal tracker, who becomes his unexpected ally on this brutal journey. Together, they face the savagery of a land marked by violence and prejudice. 

Upgrade: Update (2018) 

Original title: Upgrade

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In the near future, technology controls virtually every aspect of human life. In this context, Gray Trace (Logan Marshall-Green) is a man averse to technology whose life is turned upside down when he suffers an attack that leaves him paralyzed. His only hope for revenge comes in the form of an experimental implant called Stem, a computer chip that grants superhuman abilities. With the help of this device, The boy seeks to hunt down those responsible for the attack and, along the way, discovers the limits of technology and control.

V for Revenge (2006) 

Original title: V for Vendetta

73% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Apple TV +, Prime Video e Youtube

In one of the best revenge films, after a world war, England lives under the control of a totalitarian and fascist regime. In the midst of this oppression, a masked vigilante, known only as V (Hugo Weaving), resorts to terrorist tactics to fight for freedom and justice. In the meantime, when he saves Evey (Natalie Portman), a young woman who is being persecuted by the secret police, she becomes their ally in the fight against the oppressive government. Together, they face dangers and seek to overthrow the corrupt system that dominates the country.

Revenge (2017) 

Original title: Revenge

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

In the first feature film of Coralie Fargeat, same director of The Substance, three wealthy men usually meet annually for a hunt in the desert. However, in this edition, one of the businessmen takes his lover, Jen (Matilda Lutz), who ends up being cruelly left to die. Once the young woman wakes up and realizes that she has somehow managed to survive, she returns in search of revenge, determined to make the men pay for their actions. Now, the businessmen face the consequences of their mistakes, while the hunt becomes a fight for survival on both sides. 

Vengeance and Punishment (2021) 

Original title: The Harder They Fall

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In this movie, Nat Love (Jonathan Majors), with the purpose of seeking revenge, gathers his gang to hunt down the relentless Rufus Buck (Idris Elba), a feared criminal who has just been released from prison. Wanting to avenge the injustices of the past, Nat and his allies face the reign of terror of Buck and his gang. 

What’s your favorite revenge quest from the list? Let us know in the comments.

Text proofread by: Thiago Almeida in 27 / 02 / 2025.

Sources: Entertainment Weekly, Vogue e Screen Rant

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