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Vengeance: A Love Story (2017): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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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.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
worldwide gross
$73.3K
Echo Score
27
budget
$28M
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Vengeance: A Love Story (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Johnny Martin
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
FilmRise
Budget
$28M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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
+28 more
  • 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
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Cast & crew

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.

Also Starring in Vengeance: A Love Story

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From the director

More from Johnny Martin

More films directed by Johnny Martin, best-rated first: Delirium, Off the Grid, Hangman and Skeleton Man.

Full filmography
Ratings

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).

27 /100

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.

Box office

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.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$73.3K

US & Canada
$4.5K
International
$68.7K
Budget
$28M
US & Canada 6% Rest of the world 94%
Videos

Vengeance: A Love Story Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Vengeance: A Love Story.

Trailer
Cars

Cars in Vengeance: A Love Story

27 cars on screen, including the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 27 cars
  • 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe in Vengeance: A Love Story 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Important role
  • 2001 Ford Crown Victoria in Vengeance: A Love Story 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 2015 Ford F-150 in Vengeance: A Love Story 2015 Ford F-150 Important role
  • 2001 Volvo V70 in Vengeance: A Love Story 2001 Volvo V70 Important role
Details

Vengeance: A Love Story Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “Возмездие: История любви” and “벤젠스: 러브 스토리”.

Also known as
  • 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
+10 more
  • 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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FAQ

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.

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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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