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Highlander: The Search for Vengeance

2007·Movie
1h 26min·R
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–69%

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Highlander: The Search for Vengeance fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The future, fantasy, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

In revenge, patience is a virtue. And after a thousand years, Colin MacLeod doesn't give a damn about virtue ...

Colin MacLeod hunts for the man responsible for the death of his love. He chases the immortal Marcus Octavius across centuries as his quest threatens to take over his life and heart. In his quest, he meets a woman who reminds him of his slain beauty. But it's his final battle with Marcus that will decide not only his fate, but also the fate of everyone in the world.
Anime ActionDystopian Sci-FiImmortal WarfareVengeance QuestDark FantasyHigh-Octane BattlesPost-ApocalypticVisual SpectacleBleak Future

Crew

Directed by:
Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Hiroshi Hamasaki
Written by:
Gregory Widen, David Abramowitz
Produced by:
Masao Maruyama, Peter S. Davis, Bill Panzer

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Highlander: The Search for Vengeance

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Where can I stream Highlander: The Search for Vengeance legally?

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Is Highlander: The Search for Vengeance worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Highlander: The Search for Vengeance rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Highlander: The Search for Vengeance?

1 h 26 min

Highlander: The Search for Vengeance runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is Highlander: The Search for Vengeance in?

JapaneseEnglishGreek

It was made in Japanese, with some English, Greek. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Highlander: The Search for Vengeance?

2AUNZ

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What tropes does Highlander: The Search for Vengeance use?

HammerspaceFlashbackTranquil FuryScarpia UltimatumDelayed CausalityLiving Forever Is AwesomeExposition of ImmortalityWeapon TombstoneDecapitation RequiredSmug SnakeMr. ExpositionYour Head A-Splodeand 96 more

TV Tropes lists 108 storytelling tropes for Highlander: The Search for Vengeance, including Hammerspace, Flashback, Tranquil Fury.