Equilibrium

Name: Equilibrium
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2002-12-06
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen, Emily Watson, Matthew Harbour

2002·Movie·R·107 min·★ 7.1(5,044)

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“In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.”

In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.

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Spain	—	Amazon Video
Brazil	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Japan	U-NEXT	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Equilibrium

Equilibrium is a 2002 English-language action, science fiction and thriller film directed by Kurt Wimmer. The cast is led by Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 5000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

Equilibrium was produced by Dimension Films, Miramax, and Blue Tulip Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 6, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.

Director: Kurt Wimmer
Writers: Kurt Wimmer
Release date: December 6, 2002
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $20 million
Box office: $5 million
Production: Dimension Films, Miramax, Blue Tulip Productions

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Equilibrium cast & crew

Equilibrium was directed by Kurt Wimmer and written by Kurt Wimmer.

The cast features Christian Bale as John Preston, Taye Diggs as Brandt, Angus Macfadyen as DuPont, Emily Watson as Mary O'Brien, Matthew Harbour as Robbie Preston, and Sean Bean as Errol Partridge.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Dion Beebe and it was produced by Lucas Foster and Jan de Bont.

Is Equilibrium worth watching?

Equilibrium holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 5,044 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, science fiction, and thriller, Equilibrium is worth a place on your watchlist.

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