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John Doe: Vigilante

2014·Movie
1h 33min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic–6.7Rotten Tomatoes40%47%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Hero or Villain? Justice or Vengeance? You Decide.

When John Doe is convicted of being a vigilante serial killer, a vigilante group named 'Speak for the Dead' emerges in support of John's cause—elevating the debate about justice versus vengeance.
Vigilante JusticeMoral DilemmaGritty Crime ThrillerPsychological ExplorationSocial CommentaryBleak AtmosphereDark VigilantismIntense Action

Crew

Directed by:
Greg Spiller, Brendan Campbell, Susie Struth
Written by:
Stephen M. Coates, Stephen M. Coates, Kelly Dolen
Produced by:
Stephen M. Coates, Andy Pappas, Brendan Campbell
Composed by:
David Hirschfelder, Frank Lipson, James Carroll

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream John Doe: Vigilante legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeFawesomeTubi TV

John Doe: Vigilante is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is John Doe: Vigilante worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is John Doe: Vigilante rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is John Doe: Vigilante?

1 h 33 min

John Doe: Vigilante runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on John Doe: Vigilante?

Critics40
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate John Doe: Vigilante higher (60) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is John Doe: Vigilante in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch John Doe: Vigilante?

9AUBECAGBLUMXNLNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for John Doe: Vigilante in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does John Doe: Vigilante use?

Batter Up!Obstructive BureaucratThe Un-RevealHollywood LawImmoral JournalistWhite Mask of DoomThis Is Gonna SuckTongue TraumaCostume CopycatVigilante ManOnly Known by Their NicknameDomestic Abuseand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for John Doe: Vigilante, including Batter Up!, Obstructive Bureaucrat, The Un-Reveal.