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Equilibrium (2002)

In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.

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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.

Release Date
December 6, 2002
Runtime
1h 47m
Rating
7.0/10 (4992 votes)

Director: Kurt Wimmer

Cast: Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen, Matthew Harbour, Sean Bean, Emily Watson, Sean Pertwee, Emily Siewert

Production: Dimension Films, Miramax, Blue Tulip Productions
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Budget
$20M
Revenue
$5M
Full Cast (21 people)

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DanDare - 5/10

Set in an Orwellian Dystopian future after a nasty world war 3 in the early part of the 21st century. The population are forced to take drugs that suppress their emotions. You see emotions causes conflict and war. However some people exhibit emotions by not taking the medicine. They want to listen to music, experience their senses by seeing artwork, read books or having pets. These people ar...

April 19, 2018

Gimly - 8/10

So there's a pretty decent chance that _Equilibrium_ doesn't have an original bone in its entire makeup, but I still just **love **it. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite._

October 26, 2018

John Chard - 8/10

Mankind united with infinitely greater purpose in pursuit of war than he ever did in pursuit of peace. Equilibrium is written and directed by Kurt Wimmer and stars Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Emily Watson and Angus Macfadyen. Bale plays John Preston, an enforcement Cleric in Libria, a dystopian future where forms of emotional expression are deemed illegal. All citizens of Libria are required to...

July 10, 2020

Equilibrium

Equilibrium

In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.

In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.

7.0
107 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$5,400,000
Release Date12/6/2002
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Cast

Christian Bale

as John Preston

Taye Diggs

as Brandt

Angus Macfadyen

as Dupont

Matthew Harbour

as Robbie Preston

Sean Bean

as Errol Partridge

Emily Watson

as Mary O'Brien

Sean Pertwee

as Father

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Emily Siewert

as Lisa Preston

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equilibrium 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 overth…

How long is Equilibrium?

1h 47m

When was Equilibrium released?

December 6, 2002

Who directed Equilibrium?

Kurt Wimmer

Who stars in Equilibrium?

Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen

What genre is Equilibrium?

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

What is Equilibrium rated?

R