Equilibrium (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2002, Equilibrium is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Kurt Wimmer, running about 107 minutes. “In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Equilibrium stars Christian Bale as John Preston, Taye Diggs as Brandt, Angus Macfadyen as Dupont and Matthew Harbour as Robbie Preston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Equilibrium has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Equilibrium page.
If you liked it. Fans of Equilibrium tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Equilibrium (2002)?
- In US, Equilibrium is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Equilibrium worth watching?
- Equilibrium holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Equilibrium?
- Equilibrium stars Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen, Matthew Harbour and Sean Bean.
- When was Equilibrium released?
- Equilibrium was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.