Equilibrium (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Equilibrium is a 2002 action thriller directed by Kurt Wimmer, starring Christian Bale, Sean Bean and Taye Diggs. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $5.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic. Stream it on fuboTV and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Kurt Wimmer
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Equilibrium About?
The premise of Equilibrium without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A priest, haunted by his past, seeks refuge in a peaceful Italian town. His tranquility is shattered when he discovers the community faces a dangerous threat, forcing him to confront both external forces and his own inner turmoil. He must then decide whether to pursue redemption or face a reckoning with his past.
Equilibrium Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dystopia
- suppression of emotion
- brainwashing
- gun fu
- 2070s
- law
- one against many
- one man army
- anti state
- neo noir
- big brother
- mind control
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- conformity
- drug use
- totalitarian government
- totalitarianism
- dictatorship
- emotionlessness
- rebellion
- cleric
- fascist
- police officer
- deepfake
- dystopian sci fi
- government agent
- mona lisa
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- anti government
- post apocalypse
- existentialism
- world war three
- law enforcement
- blocking of emotion
- dog barks
- car trunk
- futuristic city
- urban setting
- rain
- bullet dodging
- stoicism
- love
- anti hero
- gun
- betrayal
- gun kata
- shootout
- martial arts
- 2000s
- handgun
- firearm
Where to Watch Equilibrium
Stream it on fuboTV and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Equilibrium Cast
Christian Bale leads the cast, with Sean Bean and Taye Diggs. Directed by Kurt Wimmer; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kurt Wimmer
Equilibrium Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Equilibrium 33 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 70% User score
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Equilibrium Plot Summary
What happens in Equilibrium from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the dystopian landscape of Libria, a totalitarian regime emerges as a consequence of the devastating aftermath of World War III. The ruling authority holds human emotion accountable for the chaos and destruction, subsequently deeming any expression of feelings as detrimental. The population is subjected to daily injections of Prozium II, a drug designed to suppress all emotions, creating a populace that mechanically adheres to the state’s mandates. Those discovered as “Sense Offenders”, individuals who dare to feel, face dire consequences, including execution. The city’s governance is firmly in the grip of the Tetragrammaton Council, with “Father” (played by Sean Pertwee) as its mouthpiece, broadcasting propaganda through towering video screens that dominate the skyline.
Full summary
The whole story of Equilibrium, scene by scene
Equilibrium Box Office
Equilibrium grossed $5.4 million worldwide. $1.2 million came from the US and Canada and $4.2 million (78%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.4M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
- International
- $4.2M
Equilibrium Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Equilibrium (1/12) Movie CLIP - Lights Out (2002) HD
How Well Do You Know Equilibrium?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the drug that suppresses emotions in Libria?
Equilibrium Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Equilibrium - Killer of Emotions” and “重装任务”.
- Also known as
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- Equilibrium - Killer of Emotions
- 重装任务
- 이퀼리브리엄
- Equilibrio
- Ekvilibriumas
- リベリオン：2002
- Эквилибриум
- 撕裂的末日
- İsyan
- Equilibrium - Gyilkos nyugalom
- Cubic
- Еквилибриум
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- Ανθρώπινο Μίσος
- リベリオン
- Echilibrul
- Еквілібріум
- שיווי משקל
- 重裝任務
- Ekvilibrij
- Ekvilibriumas. Pusiausvyra
- Con Dao Hai Lưỡi
- นักบวชฆ่าไม่ต้องบวช, ეკვილიბრუმი
- تعادل
- 平衡
- إكويليبريوم
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Equilibrium FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Equilibrium, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Equilibrium?
Equilibrium runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Equilibrium released?
Equilibrium was released on December 6, 2002.
Who directed Equilibrium?
Equilibrium was directed by Kurt Wimmer.
More films by Kurt Wimmer Who is in the cast of Equilibrium?
Equilibrium stars Christian Bale, Sean Bean and Taye Diggs, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Equilibrium?
In the US, Equilibrium is streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy and Paramount Plus Essential and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Equilibrium make at the box office?
Equilibrium grossed $5.4 million worldwide ($1.2 million domestic, $4.2 million international).
How is Equilibrium rated?
Equilibrium has 33 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Equilibrium have a post-credit scene?
No. Equilibrium has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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