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Venom

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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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.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
466K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
340
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  • Director
    • Ruben Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Jeff Pinkner(screenplay by)
    • Scott Rosenberg(screenplay by)
    • Kelly Marcel(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hardy
    • Michelle Williams
    • Riz Ahmed
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ruben Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Jeff Pinkner(screenplay by)
    • Scott Rosenberg(screenplay by)
    • Kelly Marcel(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hardy
    • Michelle Williams
    • Riz Ahmed
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3.9KUser reviews
    • 432Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos32

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:31
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer #2
    Trailer 3:04
    Official Trailer #2
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:44
    Trailer #1
    Official Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:49
    Official Teaser Trailer
    Everything We Know About 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'
    Clip 3:16
    Everything We Know About 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'
    The Biggest Supervillain Movies and Who's Coming Next
    Clip 3:37
    The Biggest Supervillain Movies and Who's Coming Next
    Will a Venom & Spider-Man Crossover Cause Maximum Carnage?
    Clip 3:37
    Will a Venom & Spider-Man Crossover Cause Maximum Carnage?
    IMDbrief: Remembering Stan Lee
    Clip 3:16
    IMDbrief: Remembering Stan Lee
    Weekend Box Office: October 12 to 14
    Clip 0:55
    Weekend Box Office: October 12 to 14
    Meet Carnage: Venom's Next Foe?
    Clip 2:29
    Meet Carnage: Venom's Next Foe?
    Weekend Box Office: October 5 to 7
    Clip 0:55
    Weekend Box Office: October 5 to 7
    Repo Men
    Clip 0:43
    Repo Men

    Photos242

    Tom Hardy in Venom (2018)
    Michelle Williams in Venom (2018)
    Tom Hardy in Venom (2018)
    Michelle Williams in Venom (2018)
    Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed in Venom (2018)
    Tom Hardy in Venom (2018)
    Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams in Venom (2018)
    Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams in Venom (2018)
    Tom Hardy in Venom (2018)
    Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, and Reid Scott in Venom (2018)
    Tom Hardy, Peggy Lu, and Sam Medina in Venom (2018)
    Tom Hardy in Venom (2018)

    Top cast

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    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • Eddie Brockas Eddie Brock…
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Anne Weyingas Anne Weying
    Riz Ahmed
    Riz Ahmed
    • Carlton Drakeas Carlton Drake…
    Scott Haze
    Scott Haze
    • Security Chief Roland Treeceas Security Chief Roland Treece
    Reid Scott
    Reid Scott
    • Dr. Dan Lewisas Dr. Dan Lewis
    Jenny Slate
    Jenny Slate
    • Dr. Dora Skirthas Dr. Dora Skirth
    Melora Walters
    Melora Walters
    • Homeless Woman Mariaas Homeless Woman Maria
    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Cletus Kasadyas Cletus Kasady
    Peggy Lu
    Peggy Lu
    • Mrs. Chenas Mrs. Chen
    Malcolm C. Murray
    Malcolm C. Murray
    • Lewis Donateas Lewis Donate
    Sope Aluko
    Sope Aluko
    • Dr. Collinsas Dr. Collins
    Wayne Pére
    Wayne Pére
    • Dr. Emersonas Dr. Emerson
    • (as Wayne Péré)
    Michelle Lee
    Michelle Lee
    • Malaysia EMTas Malaysia EMT…
    Kurt Yue
    Kurt Yue
    • Mission Control Translatoras Mission Control Translator
    Chris O'Hara
    Chris O'Hara
    • Astronaut JJ Jameson, IIIas Astronaut JJ Jameson, III
    Emilio Rivera
    Emilio Rivera
    • Lobby Guard Richardas Lobby Guard Richard
    Amelia Young
    • Allieas Allie
    Ariadne Joseph
    Ariadne Joseph
    • Eddie's TV Produceras Eddie's TV Producer
    • Director
      • Ruben Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Jeff Pinkner(screenplay by) (screen story by)
      • Scott Rosenberg(screenplay by) (screen story by)
      • Kelly Marcel(screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Tom Hardy Picks Venom's Ideal Meal: Rocket Raccoon

    Tom Hardy Picks Venom's Ideal Meal: Rocket Raccoon

    Tom Hardy and his Venom co-stars embrace their inner monsters and reveal which MCU character the Marvel antihero should face off against.
    See who else is on Venom's menu
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    Storyline

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    After a faulty interview with the Life Foundation ruins his career, former reporter Eddie Brock's life is in pieces. Six months later, he comes across the Life Foundation again, and he comes into contact with an alien symbiote and becomes Venom, a parasitic antihero.
    • anti hero
    • alien
    • marvel comics
    • superhero
    • journalist
    • 583 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Embrace your inner anti-hero.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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".
    • Alternate versions
      The theatrical release featured an extended clip from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) as a post-credits scene. It was not included in the internet version, although it is still included in the film on other home entertainment releases, such as the Blu-ray.
    • Connections
      Featured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 24 April 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      No Problem
      Written by Jmike, Justin Davey, Jim Lavigne, Bruno Mota, Pusha T (as Terrence Thornton) and Vinay Vyas

      Performed by Pusha T

      Pusha T appears courtesy of REUPGANG/Decon

    User reviews3.9K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    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!
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    • Oct 3, 2018

    FAQ4

    • What does Mrs. Chen say to Eddie in Mandarin while she's scolding him for not meditating? (21:15 - 21:22)
    • Where is Eddie Brock's apartment building located?
    • Is this based on the Venom: Lethal Protector comic?

    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
      • Avi Arad Productions
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Marvel Entertainment
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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
      • $856,085,151
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical 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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