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Play trailer 2:18 Poster for Equals PG-13 2016 1h 41m Sci-Fi Romance Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Nia and Silas work together in a futuristic society known as the Collective. A seemingly utopian world, the Collective has ended crime and violence by genetically eliminating all human emotions. Despite this, Nia and Silas develop a growing attraction that leads to a forbidden and passionate romance. As suspicion begins to mount among their superiors, the couple must choose between going back to the safety of their lives or risking it all to try and pull off a daring escape.
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Equals is a treat for the eyes, but its futuristic aesthetic isn't enough to make up for its plodding pace and aimlessly derivative story.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 03/21/2017
B
Equals boasts] stunning cinematography, futuristic effects, and an impossibly controlled narrative. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 07/22/2016
2/4
You admire the look and the performances, and some interesting ideas are presented, but everything feels muted and predictable and lacking in spark. Go to Full Review Adam Graham Detroit News 07/22/2016
C-
As stiff and rigid as two equals signs, "Equals" is a bland sci-fi romance that is as dull as its scrubbed-clean visual aesthetic. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 08/14/2022
2/5
In a film centered on characters being overwhelmed by stirring emotions, that reaction does not transfer successfully to the audience. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 04/11/2022
2.5/4
While the narrative recalls countless works and plays out in ways you'll surely see coming, Doremus' production deserves top marks for its visual and technical package. Go to Full Review Jason Adams The Film Experience 01/14/2022
You've never seen skin as devastatingly luminescent as Hoult's here Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Clayton J @TheClay Feb 8 Thank you for a conventional ending for a change! It’s such an unconventional theme and storyline it was nice to see an ending that didn’t leave you mad, or hanging. I can understand why some may rate this movie poorly, because it’s slow moving and relies heavily on closeups of colored-eyed actors, but we needed another Gattaca style movie and I’m glad for an artfully done piece like this. It probably could have been shortened 10%. One thing I appreciated was the PG-13 rating. This movie would have been way too pigeonholed if it was R, and nudity or sex scenes were entirely unnecessary, so I’m glad the director forewent those. I also thought this was great work by Kristin Stewart. See more Danny P @DannyPac Dec 30 I loved the lighting and futuristic aesthetics. That saved the movie from being unbearably boring. See more Mathieu V @Zebrken Dec 30 That was the worst movie out of this 2010 to 2015 post-apocalyptic séries of movies. The visual was good but it was an empty movie. Nothing were telling, and all the idea was wasting. The woman who was spying on Nia, the men in the support group who would prefer to never feel anything again, the monitor who use the caméra. Never shown again. They didn't not even tried to show us what the peninsula was looking like. Is there anyone there? We'll never know. Is the people in the city are all doomed to a emotionless life? We'll never know. See more D P @RT45936356 Aug 12 So, this was inspired by '1984' by George Orwell, yes? With a touch of Brave New World? It feels very inspired to me. Anyway, they finally found a character that Kristen Stewart can play without using any acting skills. Very nice. See more Amy T @AmyTh173 Jul 22 Watching people trying to navigate an "emotionless" society was interesting. There is really no way to suppress human emotion, no matter how hard you try, particularly love. This was a beautifully made and well-acted movie. However, I can see why it wasn't everyone's cup of tea. It's not my favorite Kristen Stewart movie, but it's worth a watch. See more Ti H. @Tisha Jul 19 I love this sci-fi reflection on a world where emotion is banned. Kristin Stewart delivers an emotional experience. Awesome movie See more Read all reviews
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Drake Doremus

Director

Kristen Stewart

Nia

Nicholas Hoult

Silas

Guy Pearce

Jonas

Bel Powley

Rachel

Jacki Weaver

Bess

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Movie Info

Synopsis Nia and Silas work together in a futuristic society known as the Collective. A seemingly utopian world, the Collective has ended crime and violence by genetically eliminating all human emotions. Despite this, Nia and Silas develop a growing attraction that leads to a forbidden and passionate romance. As suspicion begins to mount among their superiors, the couple must choose between going back to the safety of their lives or risking it all to try and pull off a daring escape.
Director
Drake Doremus
Producer
Michael Schaefer, Michael A. Pruss, Ann Ruark, Chip Diggins, Jay Stern
Screenwriter
Nathan Parker
Distributor
A24
Production Co
E1 Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, Route One Entertainment, Union Investment Partners
Rating
PG-13 (Partial Nudity|Disturbing Images|Sensuality|Thematic Content)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.1K
Runtime
1h 41m
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