Vengeance: A Love Story (2017): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Vengeance: A Love Story is a 2017 action thriller directed by Johnny Martin, starring Nicolas Cage as John, Don Johnson and Deborah Kara Unger. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $73,270 worldwide on a $28 million budget. IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Johnny Martin
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- FilmRise
- Budget
- $28M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vengeance: A Love Story About?
The premise of Vengeance: A Love Story without spoilers.
On Independence Day, a mother and daughter are violently attacked, leaving the woman struggling to cope with the trauma. A determined detective, deeply affected by the injustice, becomes obsessed with seeking retribution for the victimized family. His quest for vengeance leads him down a dangerous and volatile path, blurring the lines between justice and obsession in this action-thriller.
Vengeance: A Love Story Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- rape
- rogue cop
- rape victim
- gang rape
- rape and revenge
- mother daughter relationship
- blaming the victim
- vigilante
- vengeance
- redneck
- single mother
- defense attorney
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- courtroom
- vigilante justice
- vigilante cop
- rapist
- child witness
- based on novel
- based on book
- falls
- crooked lawyer
- corruption
- victim blaming
- shot in the head
- court
- trial
- calling a woman a whore
- waterfall
- drunken man
- press coverage
- falling down a waterfall
- fourth of july
- independence day
- murder
- rapist comeuppance
- murder of a rapist
- attorney
- trauma
- rape trauma
- slut shaming
Vengeance: A Love Story Cast & Characters
Nicolas Cage leads the cast as John, with Don Johnson as Jay Kirkpatrick and Deborah Kara Unger as Agnes. Directed by Johnny Martin; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Johnny Martin
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Joshua Mikel as Marvin
Also Starring in Vengeance: A Love Story
· 6 more- Anna Hutchison Teena
- Talitha Bateman
- Charlene Tilton Irma
- Carter Burch Fritz
- Rocco Nugent Lloyd
- Joe Ochterbeck Jimmy
More from Johnny Martin
More films directed by Johnny Martin, best-rated first: Delirium, Off the Grid, Hangman and Skeleton Man.
Vengeance: A Love Story Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Vengeance: A Love Story 5.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 27/100, strongest in character & emotion (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (15).
Vengeance: A Love Story Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Vengeance: A Love Story delivers a largely uneven experience characterized by flawed direction, flat performances, and a predictable revenge plot. While a few elements show potential in initial sequences, the film’s heavy-handed style and inconsistent execution undercut its emotional and narrative momentum. The sparse positive notes in first act and occasional scenic moments are overshadowed by lackluster development. In sum, the film rarely overcomes its structural and tonal shortcomings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 30
In terms of direction and visual craft, the film suffers from heavy-handed staging and inconsistent camera work. Early sequences display occasional compositional flair, but these are quickly undermined by clichéd framing and uneven editing rhythms. Production values feel modest, with set pieces lacking cohesion and polish. These shortcomings result in a disjointed visual presentation that seldom elevates the material.
- Character & Emotion 35
When it comes to character portrayal and emotional depth, performances often feel detached and underdeveloped. A handful of scenes exhibit moments of genuine intensity, but they are overshadowed by flat dialogue and stereotypical character arcs. Chemistry between leads is sporadic, and emotional stakes remain largely unconvincing. This leads to limited empathy for key figures throughout.
- Story & Flow 35
In terms of story and pacing, the narrative follows a predictable revenge trajectory with limited originality. The opening act offers promising tension, yet subsequent developments rely heavily on familiar tropes and mechanical plotting. Pacing fluctuates between brief intrigue and prolonged digressions, undermining engagement. Overall, the film’s storyline offers few surprises and struggles to sustain momentum.
- Sensory Experience 20
Regarding the sensory components, the soundtrack and sound design contribute little to the film’s atmosphere. Score motifs lack thematic cohesion, and ambient effects frequently feel muted. Visual style suffers from inconsistent color grading, resulting in a drab palette that rarely enhances scenes. Sound mixing occasionally obscures dialogue, further diminishing the immersive experience.
- Rewatch Factor 15
When considering rewatch value, the film offers minimal incentive for repeat viewings. Initial novelty in the first act dissipates quickly as narrative and emotional elements fail to resonate. Brief moments of action inject fleeting interest, but they do not compensate for overarching structural weaknesses. The overall lack of compelling content limits lasting appeal or continued engagement.
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IMDb 5.2 /10
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TMDB 55% User score
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Letterboxd 2.2 /5
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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Vengeance: A Love Story Box Office & Budget
Vengeance: A Love Story grossed $73,270 worldwide on a $28 million budget. $4,526 came from the US and Canada and $68,744 (94%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$73.3K
- US & Canada
- $4.5K
- International
- $68.7K
- Budget
- $28M
Vengeance: A Love Story Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Vengeance: A Love Story.
Cars in Vengeance: A Love Story
27 cars on screen, including the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Important role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2015 Ford F-150 Important role -
2001 Volvo V70 Important role
Vengeance: A Love Story Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Возмездие: История любви” and “벤젠스: 러브 스토리”.
- Also known as
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- Возмездие: История любви
- 벤젠스: 러브 스토리
- Vengeance։ A Love Story
- Месть: История любви
- Historia zemsty
- İntikam: Bir Aşk Hikayesi
- Εκδίκηση εκτός νόμου
- Uma História de Vingança
- La hora de la venganza
- Vendetta - Una storia d'amore
- Hævn: En kærlighedshistorie
- Bosszú szeretetből
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- 어벤저
- Отмъщение: Любовна история
- Pomsta: Milostný příběh
- נקמה סיפור אהבה
- Помста: Історія кохання
- Vengeance - Pfad der Vergeltung
- 复仇:爱的故事
- Venganza: Una historia de amor
- Răzbunare: O poveste de dragoste
- 復仇:愛的故事
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Vengeance: A Love Story FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Vengeance: A Love Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vengeance: A Love Story?
Vengeance: A Love Story runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Vengeance: A Love Story released?
Vengeance: A Love Story was released on September 15, 2017.
Who directed Vengeance: A Love Story?
Vengeance: A Love Story was directed by Johnny Martin.
More films by Johnny Martin Who is in the cast of Vengeance: A Love Story?
Vengeance: A Love Story stars Nicolas Cage as John, Don Johnson as Jay Kirkpatrick and Deborah Kara Unger as Agnes, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Vengeance: A Love Story make at the box office?
Vengeance: A Love Story grossed $73,270 worldwide ($4,526 domestic, $68,744 international) on a budget of $28 million.
How is Vengeance: A Love Story rated?
Vengeance: A Love Story has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 55% on TMDB, 2.2/5 on Letterboxd and 5.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Vengeance: A Love Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Vengeance: A Love Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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