The hero-villain dichotomy is a classic narrative structure. This narrative archetype can be found in storytelling since the dawn of time, and it sure is popular in cinema. Though in the vast majority of cases the tension between protagonist and antagonist results in a personal confrontation, this is not always the case. In fact, in a number of movies, the hero and the villain never get to meet face-to-face.
In this gallery, we compile some of the best movies where the hero and villain never meet. Click on to reveal them.