The Equalizer (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, The Equalizer is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Antoine Fuqua, running about 132 minutes. “What do you see when you look at me?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What 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.

Who’s in it. The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington as Robert McCall, Marton Csokas as Teddy, Chloë Grace Moretz as Teri and David Harbour as Masters, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Equalizer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $192.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Equalizer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Equalizer 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.