Equilibrium (2002)
In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.
In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.
Director: Kurt Wimmer
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: December 6, 2002
Cast
- Christian Bale - John Preston
- Taye Diggs - Brandt
- Angus Macfadyen - Dupont
- Matthew Harbour - Robbie Preston
- Sean Bean - Errol Partridge
- Emily Watson - Mary O'Brien
- Sean Pertwee - Father
- Emily Siewert - Lisa Preston
- Maria Pia Calzone - Preston's Wife
- Dominic Purcell - Seamus
Screenplay
- Kurt Wimmer (Screenplay)
Music: Klaus Badelt
Cinematography: Dion Beebe
Editing: William Yeh, Tom Rolf
Production: Blue Tulip Productions, Dimension Films, Miramax
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dystopian Society and Totalitarian Grip, Martial Arts Showdown, Visions of Future and Technology, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
martial arts, resistance, dystopia, fascism, anti hero, totalitarian regime, destroy, phasing, book burning, outlaw, urban setting, government agent, aggressive, domineering, nervous
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Equilibrium about?
- In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.
- Who directed Equilibrium?
- Equilibrium was directed by Kurt Wimmer.
- Who stars in Equilibrium?
- Equilibrium stars Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen, Matthew Harbour, Sean Bean, Emily Watson.
- How long is Equilibrium?
- Equilibrium has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Equilibrium?
- Equilibrium is a Action, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Equilibrium?
- Equilibrium had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Equilibrium gross?
- Equilibrium grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Equilibrium produced?
- Equilibrium was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Equilibrium?
- The themes of Equilibrium include: Dystopian Society and Totalitarian Grip, Martial Arts Showdown, Visions of Future and Technology, Martial Arts and Action.