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Vanquish (2021): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Vanquish is a 2021 action thriller directed by George Gallo, starring Ruby Rose as Victoria, Morgan Freeman and Juju Journey Brener. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $187,632 worldwide. Critics gave it 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.0/10.

IMDb rating
3.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
5%
worldwide gross
$187.6K
Echo Score
12
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Vanquish (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
George Gallo
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vanquish About?

The premise of Vanquish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Victoria, a former Russian drug courier living under the protection of a retired cop, finds her life threatened when her past catches up to her. Forced to confront her demons, she's compelled to exact revenge on a dangerous gangster syndicate. Using her skills and a motorcycle, Victoria fights for survival while protecting her daughter from those who want to control her. The stakes are high as she battles to reclaim her freedom and face the consequences of her past.

Vanquish Themes & Keywords

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  • co written by director
  • priest
  • confessional booth
  • catholic confession
  • revenge
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  • motorcycle
  • cemetery
  • cocaine
  • shot in the head
  • shot to death
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  • bodyguard
  • one word title
  • suspense
  • electronic music score
  • 2020s
  • urban setting
  • urban decay
  • social decay
  • one night timespan
  • one day timespan
  • neo noir
  • corruption
  • police corruption
  • corrupt official
  • governor
  • offscreen killing
  • green light
  • blue light
  • red light
  • corrupt cop
  • detective
  • police detective
  • police officer
  • police officer killed
  • corpse
  • mullet haircut
  • beard
  • southern accent
  • interrogation
  • torture
  • subjective camera
  • character's point of view camera shot
  • slow motion scene
  • flashback
  • black and white scene
  • rat
  • badge
  • diner
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Cast & crew

Vanquish Cast & Characters

Ruby Rose leads the cast as Victoria, with Morgan Freeman as Damon and Juju Journey Brener as Lily. Directed by George Gallo; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Vanquish

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From the director

More from George Gallo

More films directed by George Gallo, best-rated first: Middle Men, DysFunktional Family, Trapped in Paradise and Bigger.

Full filmography
Ratings

Vanquish Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Vanquish 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 12/100, strongest in art & craft (15) and weakest in rewatch factor (10).

12 /100

Vanquish Echo Score Breakdown

In general, Vanquish suffers from pervasive deficiencies across its craft, narrative, performance, and sensory design. Critics and viewers alike cited uninspired direction and visibly inexpensive production values that undermine engagement. The characters lack depth and emotional resonance, while the plot is repetitive, poorly conceived, and undermined by abrupt, illogical developments. Stylistic flourishes such as forced color schemes and an expository score contribute to its jarring tone. The film offers negligible replay value or lasting interest. Ultimately, it falls short on virtually every cinematic dimension.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 15

    In terms of art and craft, Vanquish exhibits conspicuous shortcomings in direction, production design, and editing. Critics highlighted an overstyled yet repulsive visual approach, and user observations noted cheap-looking sets that resemble warehouse spaces. The cinematography offers no compelling compositions, and the unconventional editing choices undermine narrative cohesion. Overall, the film’s craft fails to establish a credible or engaging presentation.

  • Character & Emotion 10

    When it comes to character and emotion, Vanquish provides little depth or resonance. Critics described lead and supporting performances as forgettable and uneven, with principal roles lacking clear motivation or development. User comments pointed to weak casting and inconsistent acting that inhibit viewers’ emotional investment. Consequently, the film fails to cultivate meaningful character engagement.

  • Story & Flow 10

    In terms of story and flow, Vanquish is undermined by a repetitive and shallow narrative structure. Reviews cited a poorly conceived plot driven by non-stop action without meaningful stakes or character motivation, culminating in a preposterous conclusion. Pacing issues arise from uneven sequencing and illogical developments. Overall, the plot coherence and engagement are significantly lacking.

  • Sensory Experience 15

    When considering sensory experience, Vanquish delivers a disjointed audiovisual presentation. The musical score has been described as overtly expository, with mismatched cues that undermine tension. Critics also noted jarring color grading and lighting schemes that feel forced rather than stylistic. The sound design offers little nuance, and overall, the sensory elements lack cohesion and fail to enhance the action.

  • Rewatch Factor 10

    Regarding rewatch factor, Vanquish provides minimal incentive for subsequent viewings. Audience reactions emphasize that the film’s shortcomings in story, character, and style render any repeat experience unrewarding. Occasional unintended humor fails to create charm, and the absence of substantive content leaves little lasting appeal. Consequently, the likelihood of repeated engagement remains extremely low.

Plot

Vanquish Plot Summary

What happens in Vanquish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Retired disabled cop Damon, portrayed by Morgan Freeman, imposes a brutal game on Victoria, a former drug courier and his caretaker, forcing her to collect bags of money around the city in a single, nerve-wracking night by holding her daughter Lily hostage.

As the hours drag on, every stop reveals threats from Victoria’s past. The night becomes a web of old debts and old enemies reappearing at each checkpoint, turning every drop-off into a potential trap. A detective breaks into Damon’s home, Detective Kehoe, and Damon kills him, a stark reminder that power and crime bend to a dangerous impulse and mercy is in short supply.

Full summary

The whole story of Vanquish, scene by scene

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Box office

Vanquish Box Office

Vanquish grossed $187,632 worldwide.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$187.6K

International
$187.6K
Videos

Vanquish Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Vanquish.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vanquish?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Vanquish Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “The Longest Night” and “ليلة طويلة”.

Also known as
  • The Longest Night
  • ليلة طويلة
  • Vanquish - Überleben hat seinen Preis
  • Ангел мести
  • Янгол помсти
  • להביס
  • Najduža noć
  • Una noche de venganza
  • En Uzun Gece
  • 征服
  • Otra forma de vencer
  • Nejdelší noc života
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  • Тъмно минало
  • Conquista
  • 惡夜殺神
  • Победа
  • پیروزی
  • Vendetta
  • 뱅퀴시
  • Φύλακας Άγγελος
  • A leghosszabb éjszaka
  • Uwikłana
  • فانكويش
  • ヴァンキッシュ
  • Sama proti presile

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FAQ

Vanquish FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Vanquish, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vanquish?

Vanquish runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Vanquish released?

Vanquish was released on April 16, 2021.

Who directed Vanquish?

Vanquish was directed by George Gallo.

More films by George Gallo

Who is in the cast of Vanquish?

Vanquish stars Ruby Rose as Victoria, Morgan Freeman as Damon and Juju Journey Brener as Lily, among 14 credited actors.

How much did Vanquish make at the box office?

Vanquish grossed $187,632 worldwide.

How is Vanquish rated?

Vanquish has 3.0/10 on IMDb, 5% on Rotten Tomatoes, 22 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Does Vanquish have a post-credit scene?

No. Vanquish has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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