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The Equalizer 2
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Antoine Fuqua. With Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Robert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when his former partner is murdered.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTRobert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when his former partner i…
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Release snapshot for The Equalizer 2.
MoviHero lists July 19, 2018 as the release date for The Equalizer 2. Antoine Fuqua is the listed director. The listed cast includes Denzel Washington as Robert McCall, Pedro Pascal as Dave York, Ashton Sanders as Miles Whittaker, Orson Bean as Sam Rubinstein. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 19, 2018
GenresCrime · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 1m
DirectorAntoine Fuqua
CastDenzel Washington as Robert McCall, Pedro Pascal as Dave York, Ashton Sanders as Miles Whittaker, Orson Bean as Sam Rubinstein
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Equalizer 2 runs 2h 1m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 6,284 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
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Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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“The ending showdown was very cool, something I've never seen before on screen, Equaliser 2 certainly has things like this that I enjoy, it's not…”
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otherDave YorkDave York appears in The Equalizer 2 (2018).Open character guide otherMiles WhittakerMiles Whittaker appears in The Equalizer 2 (2018).Open character guide otherRobert McCallRobert McCall runs from The Equalizer to The Equalizer 2 with Denzel Washington carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide
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