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Movie Info

Release Date: September 24, 2014
Runtime: 132 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Crime Action Thriller
Budget: $55,000,000
Revenue: $192,330,738
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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61%
Tomatometer
57
57/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
9,820 votes
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7.3/10
IMDb
463,905 votes
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The Equalizer

2014

"Justice has a new name, fear has a deadline."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: El justiciero? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: The equalizer (El protector) (2014)? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: The Equalizer - Sem MisericΓ³rdia? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: 伸冀人1? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: Π’Π΅Π»ΠΈΠΊΠΈΠΉ ΡƒΡ€Π°Π²Π½ΠΈΡ‚Π΅Π»ΡŒ? All international titles (11) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $55,000,000
Revenue: $192,330,738
Profit $137,330,738
ROI +249.7% (3.5x)

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The Equalizer is a 2014 American vigilante action thriller film, loosely based on the 1980s TV series of the same name. A sequel was released on July 20, 2018, with Washington and Fuqua returning. On August 30, 2023, a third movie was released making this series a trilogy.

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Equalizer

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  • The film was primarily shot in Boston, Massachusetts, which provided a gritty urban backdrop that complemented the movie's themes of justice and retribution.

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  • Denzel Washington performed many of his own stunts in the film, showcasing his commitment to the character and the action sequences.

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  • The Equalizer features a significant use of music to enhance the mood; the score was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, known for his work in other action films.

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  • In one scene, McCall is seen reading a book by the author Robert Ludlum, a nod to the writer known for his spy thriller novels, which aligns with the film's themes of intrigue and justice.

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  • Denzel Washington's portrayal of McCall has drawn comparisons to his role in the film Man on Fire, where he also plays a character who seeks vengeance for the helpless.

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  • During an early scene in a hardware store, McCall uses a specific method to create a makeshift weapon; this moment highlights his resourcefulness and tactical skills, which are central to his character's identity.

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  • In a scene where McCall is fighting in a restaurant, a continuity error occurs when a character's shirt changes color between shots, which can be noticeable to attentive viewers.

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