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The Equalizer (2014) runs 2 h 12 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.3 from 10,347 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
2 h 12 min — ends 10:12 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Thriller, Action, Crime
Released
September 24, 2014
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 10,347 votes
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Starring
Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Harbour
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Thriller and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Netflix (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Equalizer?
The Equalizer is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Equalizer rated?
The Equalizer is rated R in the US.
Is The Equalizer a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Thriller and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Equalizer?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Netflix (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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