Equilibrium(2002)
“In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.”
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.
Director
Kurt Wimmer
Studio
Dimension Films
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Christian Bale
as John Preston
Emily Watson
as Mary O'Brien
Taye Diggs
as Brandt
Angus Macfadyen
as DuPont
Sean Bean
as Errol Partridge
Sean Pertwee
as Father
Matthew Harbour
as Robbie Preston
William Fichtner
as Jürgen
Dominic Purcell
as Seamus
David Hemmings
as Proctor
Christian Kahrmann
as Officer in Charge
John Keogh
as Chemist
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Dimension Films • Miramax • Blue Tulip Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Equilibrium?▼
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What is Equilibrium about?▼
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.
Who directed Equilibrium?▼
Equilibrium was directed by Kurt Wimmer and released in 2002. It is a action, science fiction, thriller film.
How long is Equilibrium?▼
Equilibrium has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Equilibrium?▼
The cast of Equilibrium includes Christian Bale as John Preston, Emily Watson as Mary O'Brien, Taye Diggs as Brandt, Angus Macfadyen as DuPont, Sean Bean as Errol Partridge and more.
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