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Equilibrium (2002)

โ€œIn a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 5,238 votes 1h 47m r ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#35 of 154 films from 2002 #528 of 2168 in action

Directed by Kurt Wimmer ยท Written by Kurt Wimmer

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Overview

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.

Cast

Christian Baleas John Preston
Taye Diggsas Brandt
Angus Macfadyenas DuPont
Matthew Harbouras Robbie Preston
Sean Beanas Errol Partridge
Emily Watsonas Mary O'Brien
Sean Pertweeas Father
Emily Siewertas Lisa Preston
Dominic Purcellas Seamus
William Fichtneras Jรผrgen
David Hemmingsas Proctor
David Barrashas Evidentiary Storage Officer
Christian Kahrmannas Officer in Charge
John Keoghas Chemist

Facts

Release dateDecember 6, 2002
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$5,400,000 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0238380

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Questions

How long is Equilibrium?
Equilibrium runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Equilibrium worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 5,238 votes, which places it #35 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 78%) and #528 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Equilibrium?
Equilibrium was directed by Kurt Wimmer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ultraviolet (2006).
Who stars in Equilibrium?
Christian Bale as John Preston; Taye Diggs as Brandt; Angus Macfadyen as DuPont; Matthew Harbour as Robbie Preston; Sean Bean as Errol Partridge; Emily Watson as Mary O'Brien.
What is Equilibrium rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Equilibrium?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9248.

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