The Equalizer (2014)

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The Equalizer (2014) poster

McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.

Director: Antoine Fuqua
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime
Runtime: 132 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography: Mauro Fiore
Editing: John Refoua
Production: Lonetree Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Escape Artists, LStar Capital, Mace Neufeld Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $55M
Box Office: $192M
Original Language: en

Themes

Vengeful Vigilante Justice, Street Justice and Vigilantes, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts

Keywords

assassin, corruption, hitman, call girl, sadism, hostage, gangster, fbi, gore, remake, sociopath, revenge, vigilante, organized crime, teenage prostitute

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Equalizer about?
McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.
Who directed The Equalizer?
The Equalizer was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Who stars in The Equalizer?
The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Harbour, Haley Bennett, Bill Pullman.
How long is The Equalizer?
The Equalizer has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
What genre is The Equalizer?
The Equalizer is a Thriller, Action, Crime film.
What is the budget of The Equalizer?
The Equalizer had a budget of $55M.
How much did The Equalizer gross?
The Equalizer grossed $192M worldwide.
Where was The Equalizer produced?
The Equalizer was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Equalizer?
The themes of The Equalizer include: Vengeful Vigilante Justice, Street Justice and Vigilantes, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts.