The Equalizer
“What do you see when you look at me?”
Synopsis
McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-04
Top Cast
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Denzel Washington
Robert McCall
Marton Csokas
Teddy
Chloë Grace Moretz
Teri
David Harbour
Masters
Haley Bennett
Mandy
Bill Pullman
Brian Plummer
Melissa Leo
Susan Plummer
David Meunier
Slavi
Johnny Skourtis
Ralphie
Alex Veadov
Tevi
Vladimir Kulich
Vladimir Pushkin
E. Roger Mitchell
Lead Investigator
James Wilcox
Pederson
Mike O'Dea
Remar
Anastasia Mousis Sanidopoulos
Jenny
Allen Maldonado
Marcus
Rhet Kidd
Jay
Mike Morrell
HM Brian
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 30, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$192.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.5x
+$137.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wenk, Michael Sloan, Richard Lindheim
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- The Equalizer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $192.3M
- Production Studios
- Lonetree Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Escape Artists, LStar Capital, Mace Neufeld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antoine Fuqua
Richard Wenk, Michael Sloan, Richard Lindheim
Harry Gregson-Williams
Mauro Fiore, Lukasz Jogalla
John Refoua
Denzel Washington, Richard Wenk, Steve Tisch, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Antoine Fuqua
Director
Denzel Washington
Producer
Richard Wenk
Producer
Steve Tisch
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Jason Blumenthal
Producer
Tony Eldridge
Producer
Mace Neufeld
Producer
Alex Siskin
Producer
Michael Sloan
Producer
Richard Wenk
Writer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Mauro Fiore
Director of Photography
John Refoua
Editor
Naomi Shohan
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Equalizer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Equalizer about?
McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.
Who directed The Equalizer?
The Equalizer was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Who stars in The Equalizer?
The principal cast of The Equalizer includes Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Harbour, Haley Bennett.
When was The Equalizer released and how long is it?
The Equalizer was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Equalizer?
The Equalizer had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $192.3M at the worldwide box office (3.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Equalizer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Equalizer was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Is The Equalizer based on a book or true story?
The Equalizer is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Michael Sloan", Characters: "Richard Lindheim".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Equalizer?
The Equalizer holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).