10 Best Revenge-Themed Movies You Need to Watch

"Memento," one of the most successful films by the renowned director Christopher Nolan, is a psychological thriller that really grabs your attention with its exciting plot. The movie revolves around a man struggling with amnesia as he tries to figure out what happened to him.

The main character, Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) is an insurance investigator. The story begins when Leonard and his wife, Catherine (Jorja Fox), are attacked by two unknown men. Leonard is badly beaten, and tragically, his wife is raped and strangled to death.

Because of this traumatic event, Leonard suffers from a condition called anterograde amnesia. This means he keeps forgetting things every 15 minutes, making it really hard for him to track down his wife's killer. But Leonard doesn't give up. He's determined to find out who the culprit is.

With a director like Quentin Tarantino and a $70 million budget, you can expect something special. That's exactly what happened with "Inglourious Basterds," released in 2009. It was a hit, earning great reviews worldwide.

The movie's story is inspired by the 1978 film "Euro War." Set in France during World War II, when the Nazis were in control, it follows a bold plan by a U.S. squad. Their mission is to take out the top Nazi leader, Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz).

They get help from an 18-year-old girl named Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), who owns the movie theater where their plan is set to happen.

Shosanna has her own reasons for hating Hans – he killed her entire family. She gets revenge by taking out a Nazi sniper named Fredrick Zoller and then traps all the Nazis, including Hans, inside the theater to carry out a massive attack.

Directed by David Fincher, this movie is famous for its gripping storyline in the world cinema scene. Adapted from Gillian Flynn's novel, the movie revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a woman and drags her husband into the case.

The woman, Amy Elliot Dunne (Rosamund Pike), is married to Nick (Ben Affleck), a professor. Their seemingly ordinary marriage suddenly changes when Amy disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary.

Amy's disappearance attracts attention from many people because they live in a small neighborhood. Many suspect Nick because of his indifferent attitude. Detective Rhonda (Kim Dickens) leads the investigation, uncovering their household problems, including financial issues and infidelity.

As the investigation progresses, there are signs that Amy is still alive. It turns out that Amy fakes her death to frame her husband. What was the reason? Find out in the movie Gone Girl.

Quentin Tarantino's directorial prowess is unmistakable, and "Kill Bill: Volume 1" stands as a testament to his unique style and storytelling. This movie, which Tarantino also wrote, features Uma Thurman in a riveting lead role that attracts audiences.

The story takes us back four years, to a woman who yearns for a normal life, eagerly anticipating her wedding while pregnant. But her life takes a tragic turn when her fiancé, Bill (David Carradine), driven by irrational jealousy, attempts to murder her on their wedding day. Miraculously, she survives the attack but falls into a coma.

Awakening from her coma, the woman, known as The Bride (Uma Thurman), is consumed by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. She is determined to exact retribution on everyone responsible for the loss of her unborn child, the massacre of her wedding party, and the stolen four years of her life.

"The Revenant," a movie based on Michael Punke's 2002 novel, tells the gripping story of Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio). He's a hunter who goes after animal skins.

The story starts with Hugh guiding a group of hunters in the mountainous forests of Dakota. Things take a turn when he's attacked by a bear and left for dead by his group, all because of a sneaky plan by one of the hunters, John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy).

Hugh, badly hurt, struggles to survive in the forest with whatever strength he has left. In his journey out of the woods, a Pawnee tribesman named Hikuc (Arthur Redcloud) helps him. Can Hugh save himself?

"The Revenant" brought Leonardo DiCaprio his first Oscar for Best Leading Actor. The director, Alejandro G. Inarritu, also won big, grabbing the Oscar for Best Achievement in Directing at the 2016 Academy Awards.

Fans of action movies will definitely know the line, "I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you." That's the famous line from the movie "Taken," which stars Liam Neeson.

"Taken" is a series of American movies with three parts so far. Liam Neeson plays the lead role as Bryan Mills, a former secret agent.

In the first movie from 2008, Bryan is in a race against time. His daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) is kidnapped by an Albanian gang involved in human trafficking. Bryan, who used to work for the CIA, is determined to save his daughter no matter what it takes.

He ends up going against Marko Hoxha (Arben Bajraktaraj), a mafia boss who controls crime in many countries. The mission to save Kim reaches a crucial point when Bryan learns where she's being kept. The rescue is full of intense fights and a super exciting ending.

Keanu Reeves became super popular when he starred as Neo in the sci-fi action movie "The Matrix." Now, he's making waves again with a new action movie, "John Wick." This movie is about a retired hitman who goes after the bad guys who killed his dog and took his car.

It might sound funny, but John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is dead serious about getting revenge. The dog was the last gift from his wife who had died. This beagle was really special to John because it helped him find purpose again after losing his wife.

Also, the car that was stolen, a 1969 Mustang, is John's pride and joy. It was taken by a Russian gangster named Iosef Tarasov (Alfie Allen). John is usually very careful about keeping his identity a secret, but this time, his anger takes over. He goes on a wild rampage against the gangsters in a way nobody expected.

"The Equalizer," a 2014 American action-thriller starring Denzel Washington, brings to life a story inspired by a 1980s TV series. This film portrays the journey of a retired Marine and former DIA agent who comes to the aid of a teenage girl ensnared by the Russian mafia. Although it received mixed reviews, the film was a box office success, earning over $192 million worldwide.

The movie centers on Robert McCall (Denzel Washington), who, after leaving his demanding role at the United States Defense Intelligence Agency, finds a semblance of peace working as a manager in a hardware store. Here, he forms a bond with a young teenager named Teri. Her life, however, is far from peaceful; she is under the control of a ruthless Russian mobster, Slavi (David Meunier), who subjects her to harsh treatment.

Moved by her plight, Robert attempts to negotiate with Slavi, but the encounter quickly turns violent, resulting in Slavi's death. This act of defiance places Robert in the sights of Vladimir Pushkin (Vladimir Kulich), the head of the mob, who seeks vengeance. The film then follows Robert's intense and strategic battle against the mob, showcasing his resourcefulness and determination.

Jason Statham stars as Adam Clay, a beekeeper whose quiet life is shattered when his neighbor, Eloise Parker, takes her own life. Eloise had been tricked by an online scam that stole all her money, leading her to deep despair. Adam is unable to ignore her tragic end and then decides to seek justice for Eloise.

At first, we're left guessing how Adam, a seemingly simple beekeeper, would confront the scammer. But then, we see his extraordinary skills when he single-handedly destroys the building where the scammers operate. It's then revealed that Adam is far from ordinary.

Adam was once a member of a secret group called The Beekeepers, dedicated to maintaining global order. His mission to avenge Eloise leads him into a tangled web of deceit, as he discovers the online scam is part of a much larger, sinister conspiracy.