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The Equalizer
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Antoine Fuqua. With Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTMcCall 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…
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Release snapshot for The Equalizer.
MoviHero lists September 24, 2014 as the release date for The Equalizer. Antoine Fuqua is the listed director. The listed cast includes Denzel Washington as Robert McCall, Marton Csokas as Teddy, Chloë Grace Moretz as Teri, David Harbour as Masters. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 24, 2014
GenresCrime · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorAntoine Fuqua
CastDenzel Washington as Robert McCall, Marton Csokas as Teddy, Chloë Grace Moretz as Teri, David Harbour as Masters
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Equalizer right for tonight?
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The Equalizer runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
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: 7.3/10 from 10,347 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Watched the movie last night, kept me interested although somewhat predictable plot.”
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“Expected pretty good, got very good. Can't call The Equaliser a perfect movie, but I love me a mixed bag of content like this. Final…”
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“For me this was a very entertaining vigilante flick.”
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“Denzel Washington saves the day. There's nothing I'd consider special about 'The Equalizer' , though thanks to a typically stellar performance from lead Washington I…”
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““McCall” (Denzel Washington) has taken refuge from his chequered history by laying low working in a DIY store, minding his own business.”
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otherTeriTeri appears in The Equalizer (2014).Open character guide otherMastersMasters appears in The Equalizer (2014).Open character guide otherTeddyTeddy appears in The Equalizer (2014).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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