Equity (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2016, Equity is a drama film directed by Meera Menon, running about 100 minutes. “On Wall Street, all players are not created equal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Senior investment banker Naomi Bishop’s world of high-power big money is brutal and fierce, and one she thrives in. When a controversial IPO threatens the fragile balance of power and confidentiality, Naomi finds herself entangled in a web of politics and deception.
Who’s in it. Equity stars Anna Gunn as Naomi Bishop, James Purefoy as Michael Connor, Sarah Megan Thomas as Erin Manning and Alysia Reiner as Samantha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Equity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sundance Now and 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 Equity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Equity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Equity (2016)?
- In US, Equity is available to stream on Sundance Now, and 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 Equity worth watching?
- Equity holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Equity?
- Equity stars Anna Gunn, James Purefoy, Sarah Megan Thomas, Alysia Reiner and Sophie von Haselberg.
- When was Equity released?
- Equity was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.