The Equalizer (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Equalizer is a 2014 action thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz and Haley Bennett. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $192.3 million worldwide on a $55 million budget. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $55M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Equalizer About?
The premise of The Equalizer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking a peaceful existence in Boston, former black ops operative Robert McCall finds his quiet life disrupted when he intervenes to help a young woman threatened by violent Russian gangsters. Forced to confront his past, McCall uses his lethal skills to protect the innocent and deliver justice to those who prey on the vulnerable. He becomes an unlikely protector for those with nowhere else to turn, unleashing a storm of retribution against those who underestimate him.
The Equalizer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gangster
- assassin
- prostitute
- vigilante
- home invasion
- teenage prostitute
- mysterious past
- ex soldier
- final showdown
- suspense
- call girl
- improvised weapon
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- hand to hand combat
- assassination attempt
- surveillance
- security camera
- organized crime
- sociopath
- sadism
- sadist
- black eye
- corruption
- loner
- vigilante justice
- brutality
- gore
- violence
- death
- interrogation
- torture
- shot in the back
- shot in the forehead
- shot in the head
- stabbed in the back
- stabbed in the throat
- tough guy
- murder of a police officer
- hidden camera
- hitman
- hanged man
- neck breaking
- nail gun
- hostage
- fistfight
- corrupt cop
- investigation
- flashback
- security guard
- hospital
- vigilantism
The Equalizer Cast
Denzel Washington leads the cast, with Chloë Grace Moretz and Haley Bennett. Directed by Antoine Fuqua; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Antoine Fuqua
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The Equalizer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Equalizer 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 94%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
1.1K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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The Equalizer Plot Summary
What happens in The Equalizer 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
Robert McCall, portrayed by Denzel Washington, rises early every day to head to his job at Home Mart. Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, McCall meticulously times his every activity, whether it’s preparing for work or washing the dishes. He enjoys a respectable reputation among his peers, who remain oblivious to his hidden past. On this particular day, he shares lunch with his friend and co-worker Ralphie, played by Johnny Skourtis, whom McCall is actively encouraging to lose weight ahead of a security guard exam. After questioning Ralphie about his lunch choices, McCall discovers, much to his surprise, that Ralphie has snuck chips into his sandwich. He gently reminds him to focus on making progress, not achieving perfection.
Full summary
The whole story of The Equalizer, scene by scene
The Equalizer Box Office & Budget
The Equalizer grossed $192.3 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, 3.5 times what it cost. $101.5 million came from the US and Canada and $90.8 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$192.3M
3.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $101.5M
- International
- $90.8M
- Budget
- $55M
The Equalizer Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 2 trailers, 4 teasers, 6 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official Online Trailer
- Teaser Safe
- Teaser "Sound Skills" TV Spot
- Teaser "Exception" - In Theaters Now!
How Well Do You Know The Equalizer?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What book is Robert McCall reading during his time at the diner?
Cars in The Equalizer
60 cars on screen, including the 2010 GMC Yukon XL Denali and the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2010 GMC Yukon XL Denali Important role -
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1996 Ford Mustang Minor role
The Equalizer Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “The equalizer (El protector) (2014)” and “มัจจุราชไร้เงา”.
- Also known as
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- The equalizer (El protector) (2014)
- มัจจุราชไร้เงา
- 伸冤人1
- The Equalizer - Sem Misericórdia
- موازنهساز
- Великий уравнитель
- El justiciero
- 私刑教育
- Le Justicier
- 判谍裁判
- The Equalizer - Il vendicatore
- The equalizer (El protector)
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- 伸冤人
- נקודת שוויון
- Adalet
- A védelmező
- Bez Litości
- Pravednik
- The Equalizer - oikeuden puolustaja
- Stabilizators
- 더 이퀄라이저
- Закрилникът
- Праведник
- O Protetor
- イコライザー
- Ekvalaizeris
- 叛諜裁判
- المعادل
- L’equalitzador
- Thiện Ác Đối Đầu
- Pravičnik, ექვალაიზერი
- Kutsuge McCall
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The Equalizer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Equalizer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Equalizer?
The Equalizer runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was The Equalizer released?
The Equalizer was released on September 26, 2014.
Who directed The Equalizer?
The Equalizer was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
More films by Antoine Fuqua Who is in the cast of The Equalizer?
The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz and Haley Bennett, among 8 credited actors.
How much did The Equalizer make at the box office?
The Equalizer grossed $192.3 million worldwide ($101.5 million domestic, $90.8 million international) on a budget of $55 million.
How is The Equalizer rated?
The Equalizer has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does The Equalizer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Equalizer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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