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Equilibrium

2002·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb7.3Metacritic337.5Rotten Tomatoes40%81%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

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Equilibrium fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The future, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

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.
Dystopian Sci-FiAction ThrillerGun-Fu CombatEmotional Repression ThemeRebellion & ControlStylized VisualsPhilosophical ActionFast-PacedTotalitarian Society

Crew

Directed by:
Kurt Wimmer, Andrew M. Robinson, Harvey Harrison
Written by:
Kurt Wimmer
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Jan de Bont, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Gary A. Hecker, Klaus Badelt, Jeffrey Perkins

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Equilibrium

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Equilibrium legally?

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

Equilibrium is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Equilibrium worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Equilibrium rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Equilibrium?

1 h 47 min

Equilibrium runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Equilibrium?

Critics37
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Equilibrium higher (76) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Equilibrium a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What language is Equilibrium in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Equilibrium?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Equilibrium in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Equilibrium use?

Rejected ApologyLoose Floorboard Hiding SpotGuns AkimboTroubled Backstory Flashback"The Reason You Suck" SpeechPistol-WhippingWhat Measure Is a Mook?TyrannicideGood Colors, Evil ColorsGood Costume SwitchHumans Are FlawedBadass Longcoatand 161 more

TV Tropes lists 173 storytelling tropes for Equilibrium, including Rejected Apology, Loose Floorboard Hiding Spot, Guns Akimbo.