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Venom
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Directed by Ruben Fleischer. With Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTInvestigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soo…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Venom.
MoviHero lists September 28, 2018 as the release date for Venom. Ruben Fleischer is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom, Michelle Williams as Anne Weying, Riz Ahmed as Carlton Drake / Riot, Scott Haze as Security Chief Roland Treece. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 28, 2018
GenresScience Fiction · Action
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorRuben Fleischer
CastTom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom, Michelle Williams as Anne Weying, Riz Ahmed as Carlton Drake / Riot, Scott Haze as Security Chief Roland Treece
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Venom right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Venom runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 17,808 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Venom
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“I thought it was pretty cool. Venom was a pretty good villain marvel film.”
Viewer reaction
“Nice movie, but weak and poorly articulated.\ That is, the premise is good, that of making the symbiosis conquerors of worlds in Supersayan or Borg…”
Viewer reaction
“I honestly don't know what everyone's talking about, Venom is fine!”
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“Venom is a great comic adaptation. I really like what they did with the character and the story. I thought the film was done well…”
Viewer reaction
“It’s school holidays here in France which means the kids are at my place which in turn means lot’s of time in front of the…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCarlton DrakeCarlton Drake in Venom (2018), played by Riz Ahmed.Open character guide otherEddie BrockEddie Brock appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2018-2021, portrayed by Tom Hardy. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherAnne WeyingAnne Weying appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2018-2021, portrayed by Michelle Williams. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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