The Equalizer

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Released Sep 26, 2014

2 hr. 12 min.

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Robert McCall (Denzel Washington), a man of mysterious origin who believes he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself to creating a quiet new life. However, when he meets Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), a teenager who has been manhandled by violent Russian mobsters, he simply cannot walk away. With his set of formidable skills, McCall comes out of self-imposed retirement and emerges as an avenging angel, ready to take down anyone who brutalizes the helpless.

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Critics Consensus

The Equalizer is more stylishly violent than meaningful, but with Antoine Fuqua behind the cameras and Denzel Washington dispensing justice, it delivers.

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Nathan W

It's a great action movie with Denzel's classic moral backbone. Definitely a must watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Augustine J

Solid action flick. Denzel Washington is really good. The action is unique. Very engaging. Give it a watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Maxi B

This movie reminded me of John Wick. It was brutal and had very much action. People who like John Wick will also like this one. Love it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Harsh C

Overlong, formulaic, humourless, retired-hero-kicks-arse movie, but watchable if you like Denzel

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Tunc T

This movie had a very slow pacing and an awfully predictable plot. Don't waste your time.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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AL A

Moderately entertaining movie should have been a one and done. Ridiculous Home Alone style conclusion of traps. Stock villains.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/04/24

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Antoine Fuqua

Director

Denzel Washington

Robert McCall

Marton Csokas

Teddy

Chloë Grace Moretz

Teri

David Harbour

Masters

Bill Pullman

Brian Plummer

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Shadow and Act Staff

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The film is worth seeing to watch Denzel deliver his trademark slow burn gaze.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 14, 2022

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

This paint-by-numbers film, though powerful when you watch it, largely thanks to its lead actor, has no lasting emotional affect.

Mar 7, 2017

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Katie Kilkenny

The Atlantic

The movie's all about reading, especially with a critical eye, but when you take too close a look at its disparate parts, they neither add up nor have anything constructive to teach.

Jul 19, 2016

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The Equalizer is about as subtle as a pneumatic stapler shot to the temple. But who wants subtlety when one can bask in the glory of Denzel obliterating remorseless degenerates left and right?

Rated: 3/4

Nov 25, 2023

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Washington shines, playing McCall as a clean and orderly man, whose OCD doesn't prevent him from getting his hands dirty with the blood and grime of Boston's most rotten. He is a killing machine that almost never fails. Full review in Spanish.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 17, 2023

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

Denzel’s immense gravitas and quiet power elevate this beyond a run-of-the-mill violent action thriller.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 1, 2023

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Synopsis

Robert McCall (Denzel Washington), a man of mysterious origin who believes he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself to creating a quiet new life. However, when he meets Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), a teenager who has been manhandled by violent Russian mobsters, he simply cannot walk away. With his set of formidable skills, McCall comes out of self-imposed retirement and emerges as an avenging angel, ready to take down anyone who brutalizes the helpless.

Director: Antoine Fuqua
Executive Producer: Ezra Swerdlow, David J. Bloomfield, Ben Waisbren
Screenwriter: Richard Wenk
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Escape Artists, Zhiv, Mace Neufeld Productions
Rating: R (Some Sexual References|Language Throughout|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 28, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $101.5M
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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