The best revenge movies and shows, ranked, with violence levels

215 revenge titles from the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1The Dark Knight (2008)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime thriller where a hero's war on chaos takes a darkly comic and epic turn.Max85
2. 2The Godfather Part II (1974)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA crime family's epic saga unfolds with melancholy, as a son expands the empire his father built.Paramount+ · MGM+
3. 3Django Unchained (2012)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA freed slave and a German bounty hunter deliver bloody, darkly-comic justice across the antebellum South.AMC+ · Starz · Tubi86
4. 4Riverdale (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Small-town secrets and surreal darkness bubble beneath a wholesome facade in this campy, suspenseful mystery.Netflix
5. 5Léon: The Professional (1994)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA hardened hitman becomes the reluctant protector of a young girl seeking vengeance in a brutal world.YouTube (free) · Tubi
6. 6Gladiator (2000)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA betrayed general fights for honor in the brutal Roman arena, fueled by vengeance and sorrow.Paramount+ · Kanopy85
7. 7Memento (2000)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA man with no short-term memory hunts his wife's killer, piecing together a gritty, cerebral puzzle.Netflix · Hulu · Peacock82
8. 8Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA betrayed assassin carves a bloody, high-octane path through her former crew, fueled by gritty, pulpy vengeance.
9. 9Taxi Driver (1976)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA disturbed cabbie navigates a bleak city, his measured descent into violence feeling intensely intimate.Tubi
10. 10Oldboy (2003)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's brutal quest for revenge unfolds with relentless, darkly comic twists and bleak revelations.Kanopy · Plex
11. 11Prisoners (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA father's desperate search for his missing daughter descends into a bleak, gritty, and atmospheric nightmare.YouTube (free)84
12. 12Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A 939-year-old immortal, a grim reaper, and a fated student navigate an epic, whimsical, and melancholy romance.
13. 13Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A relentless, epic adventure unfolds as Peter Parker faces impossible choices with witty humor and a bittersweet heart.Disney+ · Starz
14. 14The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
15. 15V for Vendetta (2006)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA masked vigilante wages brisk, gritty warfare against a fascist state, sparking an epic fight for freedom.
16. 16Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA vengeful assassin carves a bloody path through former comrades, fueled by dark humor and a pulpy quest for retribution.YouTube (free)
17. 17Dexter (2006) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA forensic expert with a dark secret delivers his own brand of justice in a gritty, suspenseful Miami.Paramount+
18. 18Batman Begins (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A billionaire dedicates his life to fighting Gotham's corruption, becoming a symbol of fear in this gritty, suspenseful drama.Max
19. 19Marvel's Daredevil (2015) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA blind lawyer fights crime with heightened senses, navigating a gritty, suspenseful, and darkly-comic Hell's Kitchen.Disney+ · Hulu
20. 20Big Hero 6 (2014)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA brilliant young inventor and his inflatable robot friend lead a brisk, heartwarming adventure filled with wholesome humor.Disney+
21. 21Get Out (2017)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA weekend getaway to meet the parents escalates into chilling discoveries and satirical racial horror.Peacock75
22. 22Marvel's The Punisher (2017) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA former Marine's quest for brutal justice unravels a dark military conspiracy with relentless, gritty action.Disney+
23. 23The Batman (2022)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A measured, gritty mystery unfolds as Batman confronts Gotham's corruption and a darkly-comic serial killer.Max
24. 24The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless, gritty crime drama sees Frank Castle pulled back into the pulpy world of violent justice.Disney+
25. 25John Wick (2014)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA retired hitman unleashes relentless, high-octane fury on the gangsters who stole his last hope.Pluto TV85
26. 26The Revenant (2015)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA frontiersman's brutal fight for survival against man and nature becomes an epic quest for vengeance.Max
27. 27Drive (2011)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA stoic stuntman navigates the neon-soaked underworld, protecting a family while a heist unravels into gritty violence.
28. 28Girl from Nowhere (2018) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA mysterious girl exposes the dark underbelly of high school, revealing grim truths with darkly-comic flair.Netflix
29. 29The Glory (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA woman's meticulous revenge unfolds with gritty determination, making her abusers pay for their past.Netflix
30. 30Unforgiven (1992)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA grizzled hog farmer takes up his guns one last time for a bleak, pulpy bounty hunt.MGM+
31. 31House of Cards (2013) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA betrayed politician exacts revenge, manipulating Washington with cunning schemes and darkly witty charm.Netflix
32. 32Mystic River (2003)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RChildhood friends confront a shattering tragedy, unearthing dark secrets in their gritty, melancholy hometown.
33. 33W (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRA surgical resident enters a webtoon world, navigating a murder mystery and an intimate, suspenseful romance.
34. 34Marry My Husband (2024) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · briskA woman travels back in time to rewrite her destiny, finding feel-good revenge and wholesome humor.Prime Video
35. 35Wild Tales (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RSix separate stories of revenge and dark satire unfold with brisk, darkly comic, and gritty intensity.Tubi
36. 36Person of Interest (2011) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A reclusive genius and a presumed-dead operative use surveillance tech to prevent violent crimes in a gritty city.Prime Video · Peacock
37. 37Dexter: Resurrection (2025) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA measured, gritty search for a lost son in New York City becomes a darkly comic, suspenseful chase.Paramount+
38. 38Ben-Hur (1959)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · GAn epic saga of betrayal and faith unfolds as a Jewish aristocrat confronts his Roman commander friend.Plex · Tubi
39. 39Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA resurrected ninja warrior, fueled by revenge, unleashes high-octane martial arts in a gritty, epic battle.
40. 40Wrath of Man (2021)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA mysterious cash truck guard unleashes precise, brutal skills while settling a score in gritty Los Angeles.AMC+
41. 41John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA retired hitman is forced back into a pulpy, high-octane world of assassins by a blood oath.Max
42. 42My Name (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA relentless, gritty quest for revenge blurs the lines between justice and the criminal underworld.Netflix
43. 43Ran (1985)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn aging warlord's decision to divide his kingdom unleashes a bleak, gritty, and epic family conflict.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
44. 44I Saw the Devil (2010)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA secret agent hunts a serial killer with relentless vengeance, becoming a monster in a bleak, gritty pursuit.
45. 45Sicario (2015)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn idealistic agent navigates the bleak, gritty, and suspenseful world of border drug warfare.Max80
46. 46Brazil Avenue (2012) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredUnrelenting ambition and inflicted cruelty create a pulpy, suspenseful tale of a young girl's destiny.
47. 47Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Humanity's last stand clashes with an ape civilization's rise, a gritty and suspenseful fight for survival.Hulu
48. 48The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · NRAn innocent man escapes prison to deliver epic, gritty revenge on those who stole his life.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
49. 49The Queen of Flow (2018) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · brisk · TV-14A wrongly imprisoned songwriter orchestrates a meticulous, melancholy revenge against those who destroyed her family.Netflix
50. 50Nocturnal Animals (2016)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA woman's past and a brutal fictional story intertwine, building a bleak and suspenseful atmosphere.Peacock
51. 51Banshee (2013) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn ex-con masquerades as a sheriff, delivering his own brand of justice in a gritty, relentless small town.Max
52. 52Man on Fire (2004)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA jaded ex-CIA operative unleashes relentless fury to save a kidnapped girl in Mexico City.Starz
53. 53The Equalizer (2014)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA man with a mysterious past unleashes his brutal skills to protect the helpless from Russian gangsters.Max
54. 54Sleepers (1996)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RFour friends carry a dark secret from a youth prison, seeking pulpy, bleak revenge years later.Tubi
55. 55Dexter: New Blood (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA decade later, a familiar darkness resurfaces in a snowy town, bringing gritty, darkly comic suspense.Paramount+ · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
56. 56The Godfather Part III (1990)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn aging don seeks redemption and legitimacy amidst a world of crime, with melancholy and suspense building to a tragic end.MGM+
57. 57Upgrade (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA paralyzed man's AI implant grants superhuman abilities for relentless, gritty revenge in a pulpy, high-octane thriller.Netflix
58. 58Vagabond (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA stuntman uncovers a vast corruption scandal, and a secret agent navigates a world of relentless, gritty suspense.Netflix
59. 59The Terminal List (2022) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-MAA former Navy SEAL applies two decades of brutal training to a brisk, pulpy quest for vengeance.Prime Video
60. 60Furious 7 (2015)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A relentless, high-octane chase for revenge turns into an epic, suspenseful battle for family.Netflix
61. 61Oz (1997) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAInmates navigate a brutal, experimental prison unit where rival groups fight for survival and dominance.Max
62. 62Taboo (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA mysterious adventurer returns to 1814 London, seeking vengeance with stolen diamonds and dark humor.Peacock · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
63. 63Pinocchio (2014) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Aspiring reporters navigate a gritty news world, chasing truth with earnest determination and a touch of melancholy.Netflix
64. 64The Skin I Live In (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA brilliant surgeon perfects synthetic skin, but his mysterious test subject holds the chilling key to his obsession.Tubi
65. 65Lupin (2021) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-MAA gentleman thief avenges his father, using charm and cunning to expose a wealthy family's dark secrets.Netflix
66. 66The Crow (1994)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA murdered rock guitarist rises from the grave, guided by a crow, for brutal, darkly comic revenge.Paramount+ · MGM+
67. 67Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)No gore · brisk · PGA speedy blue hero, his new fox sidekick, and a wholesome globe-trotting adventure to save the world.Netflix · Paramount+
68. 6824 (2001) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A counterterrorism agent battles relentless threats in real-time, making every second a high-octane fight for survival.Hulu
69. 69War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Apes and humans clash in a bleak, epic war as one ape leader grapples with his quest for vengeance.Max
70. 70Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mysterious new crime lord brings brutal efficiency and a dark sense of humor to Gotham's underworld.
71. 71Iron Man 2 (2010)No gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A witty, high-octane adventure unfolds as a brilliant inventor battles pressure and powerful enemies.Disney+ · Hulu
72. 72Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless game of cat and mouse unfolds across New York City, driven by witty banter and explosive action.
73. 73Batman (1989)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A caped crusader battles a gleefully deranged villain in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy crime fantasy.Max
74. 74Road to Perdition (2002)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA hitman's son witnesses a murder, forcing them on a gritty, suspenseful journey of revenge and survival.Kanopy · Hoopla
75. 75Insatiable (2018) · seriesLight gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-MAA bullied teen's beauty pageant revenge becomes a darkly comic, pulpy satire with broad humor.Netflix
76. 76Promising Young Woman (2020)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA woman's calculated revenge unfolds with darkly comedic precision, exposing uncomfortable truths with every encounter.Peacock
77. 77The Menu (2022)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA remote island restaurant serves up darkly-comic horror and gritty, suspenseful satire with every course.Peacock
78. 78Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Two warriors pursuing a stolen sword find their destinies entwined with a rebellious noblewoman's journey.YouTube (free)
79. 79The Man from Nowhere (2010)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA reclusive pawnshop owner unleashes brutal skills to rescue a young girl from a criminal organization.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
80. 80The Last of the Mohicans (1992)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAmidst colonial warfare, a gritty romance blossoms as Mohican trappers fight for survival and love.Prime Video · YouTube (free)
81. 81The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A brisk adventure follows a high schooler's quest to understand his past, leading to a powerful corporation.Disney+
82. 82The Beekeeper (2024)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA former operative's relentless, high-octane vengeance campaign escalates to national stakes.Prime Video · Peacock · AMC+
83. 83Carrie (1976)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA bullied teenager with a fanatically pious mother discovers telekinetic powers, leading to chilling and violent events.Prime Video · Max · YouTube (free)
84. 84BEEF (2023) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MATwo strangers' road rage escalates into a darkly comedic feud, revealing their most primal, satirical impulses.Netflix
85. 85Dogman (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastatingA gentle dog groomer’s life unravels in a bleak, pulpy tale of crime and desperate vengeance.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
86. 86Extraction 2 (2023)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA commando fights through a relentless, gritty gauntlet to save a gangster's family, pushing the limits of survival.Netflix
87. 87Cape Fear (1991)Properly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA psychotic ex-con terrorizes the lawyer who wronged him, building a chilling, gritty path to tragedy.Prime Video · YouTube (free)
88. 88Watchmen (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAAn alternate history unfolds as outlawed "superheroes" navigate a gritty, darkly-comic, and suspenseful world.Max
89. 89Lady Vengeance (2005)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA wronged woman meticulously orchestrates her dark, pulpy revenge with bleak and darkly-comic precision.AMC+ · Pluto TV
90. 90Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · RA high-octane, darkly comic crime spree unfolds as an unlikely team protects a girl from a crime lord.Max
91. 91Face/Off (1997)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RAn FBI agent surgically steals a terrorist's face, but the criminal mastermind wakes up and wants his life back.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
92. 92Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA desperate man's attempt to save his sister spirals into a bleak and violent cycle of revenge.AMC+
93. 93Martyrs (2008)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA young woman's quest for revenge becomes a chilling, gritty descent into depravity.Tubi
94. 94Batman Returns (1992)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Gotham's dark, atmospheric streets host a gritty, darkly comic battle for the city's twisted soul.Max
95. 95MacGyver (1985) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGAn earnest secret agent outwits danger with everyday items, improvising solutions to every peril.Paramount+
96. 96The Lobster (2015)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RSingles face a bizarre ultimatum: find love in 45 days or transform into an animal in this darkly comedic world.Max
97. 97Ballerina (2025)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless assassin's training in Ruska Roma traditions fuels a high-octane, suspenseful, and gritty crime thriller.Max · Starz
98. 98Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGAn old enemy's vengeful return forces a starship crew into a brisk, intimate, and epic battle.Paramount+ · Kanopy
99. 99A History of Violence (2005)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA quiet family man's past unravels with a violent act, exposing a bleak and intimate suspense.Max
100. 100Who Killed Sara? (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA man framed for murder uncovers a sprawling web of deceit in a brisk, gritty quest for revenge.Netflix

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