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Vendetta (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Vendetta is a 2022 action crime film directed by Jared Cohn, starring Clive Standen as William Duncan, Maddie Nichols and Theo Rossi. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $175,173 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 12/100.

worldwide gross
$175.2K
Echo Score
12
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Vendetta (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Jared Cohn
Genres
Action , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vendetta About?

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

When William Duncan’s daughter is murdered, he kills the street thug responsible and is drawn into a violent feud with the thug’s brother, father and their gang, who seek revenge. The retaliation spirals into a tense, back‑and‑forth battle, ultimately revealing that vengeance leaves no true victor.

Vendetta Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • one person army action
  • justice
  • female nudity
  • daughter
  • street thug
  • retribution
  • kingpin
  • vengeance
  • revenge
  • stolen car
  • smoking a pipe
  • motel
+38 more
  • murder
  • stripper
  • willisploitation
  • loss of brother
  • shot to death
  • strip club
  • georgia the state
  • tailing someone
  • crime scene
  • crime boss
  • arrest
  • dead body
  • teenage girl
  • birthday
  • vigilante justice
  • gang initiation
  • teenager
  • loss of child
  • car ride
  • compound leg fracture
  • father son relationship
  • gang member
  • parent grown child relationship
  • assassination attempt
  • arrested for murder
  • united states of america
  • hit by a car
  • husband wife relationship
  • police detective
  • grieving father
  • trial
  • courtroom
  • masked gunman
  • beaten with a baseball bat
  • cigarette smoking
  • shot in the chest
  • beaten to death with a baseball bat
  • headbutt
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Cast & crew

Vendetta Cast & Characters

Clive Standen leads the cast as William Duncan, with Maddie Nichols as Kat Duncan and Theo Rossi as Rory Fetter. Directed by Jared Cohn; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jared Cohn

More films directed by Jared Cohn, best-rated first: Deadlock, Deadly Vows, My Deadly Affair and Her Fatal Fling.

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Ratings

Vendetta Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 12/100, strongest in art & craft (15) and weakest in rewatch factor (8).

12 /100

Vendetta Echo Score Breakdown

Vendetta fails on multiple fronts, delivering a disappointing experience that is unlikely to attract repeat viewings. Critics and audiences alike point to weak performances, incoherent plot, and uninspired production values, resulting in a film that feels both derivative and poorly executed. The consensus is that the movie lacks the necessary elements to engage viewers, leading to an overall rating that reflects its substantial shortcomings.

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

  • Art & Craft 15

    Regarding art and craft, the film exhibits lackluster direction and unimaginative visual storytelling. Critics note an absence of inventive cinematography and a failure to sustain a coherent visual tone, while users describe the action sequences as artificial and the editing as choppy. Consequently, the production quality contributes minimally to any cinematic merit.

  • Character & Emotion 10

    In terms of character and emotion, performances are widely criticized for being unconvincing and flat. Both reviewers and viewers highlight horrendous acting, miscast roles, and a lack of chemistry among the ensemble, undermining any potential emotional resonance. The result is a cast that fails to engage or elicit empathy from the audience.

  • Story & Flow 12

    The story aspect suffers from incoherence and derivative plotting. Reviewers repeatedly cite a nonsensical narrative, implausible events, and a familiar, poorly written premise that offers little originality. Pacing is uneven, with a sluggish build‑up that contributes to boredom, resulting in an overall narrative that fails to hold viewer interest.

  • Sensory Experience 13

    Sensory experience is marred by subpar sound design and an uninspired score. Viewers describe the soundtrack as forgettable and the overall audio mix as poorly balanced, while visual style remains flat, with cheap-looking effects and unremarkable color palettes. This lack of sensory engagement further diminishes the film’s impact.

  • Rewatch Factor 8

    The rewatch factor is notably low, as the film provides little incentive for subsequent viewings. Critics and audiences agree that the combination of weak performances, a tangled plot, and poor production values makes repeat enjoyment unlikely. Consequently, lasting appeal and replay value are virtually absent.

Plot

Vendetta Plot Summary

What happens in Vendetta from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

William Duncan is a devoted family man living in suburban Georgia, and his world centers on his daughter, Kat Duncan, a softball standout with aspirations to play professionally and to study law. On a routine trip to pick up dinner, the two share a quiet moment of pretend-long-term planning—Kat reaffirms her dreams, and William promises support. But fate takes a brutal turn when Rory Fetter and Danny Fetter, acting for their father, Donnie Fetter, storm the car and abduct Kat, declaring that they want her soul before Danny fires a shot that ends her life. The shock of the crime ripples through the family and the town as the brothers are arrested, yet William makes a troubling choice: he refuses to identify Danny, allowing him to walk free.

Full summary

The whole story of Vendetta, scene by scene

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Box office

Vendetta Box Office

Vendetta grossed $175,173 worldwide.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$175.2K

International
$175.2K
Videos

Vendetta Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official UK Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vendetta?

9 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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What is the profession William Duncan had before becoming a family man?

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FAQ

Vendetta FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Vendetta?

Vendetta runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Vendetta released?

Vendetta was released on May 17, 2022.

Who directed Vendetta?

Vendetta was directed by Jared Cohn.

More films by Jared Cohn

Who is in the cast of Vendetta?

Vendetta stars Clive Standen as William Duncan, Maddie Nichols as Kat Duncan and Theo Rossi as Rory Fetter, among 23 credited actors.

How much did Vendetta make at the box office?

Vendetta grossed $175,173 worldwide.

Does Vendetta have a post-credit scene?

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

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