The Equalizer Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 6, 2015

The Equalizer

Release Date: Friday, September 26, 2014 Theaters

An ex-government operative strikes out on his own.

Director: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Denzel Washington • Chloë Grace Moretz • Marton Csokas • David Meunier • Melissa Leo

N/A Action N/A

4.05 / 5.0

38% WILL SEE 62% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Denzel Washington plays Robert McCall, a retired intelligence officer who helps the powerless. In the movie version, he is living a quiet life while working at a Home Depot, when one act of kindness toward a prostitute (Chloe Moretz) gets him embroiled with the Russian mob. Marton Csokas will play a vicious fixer for the Russians.

Action Adventure Drama Based on TV

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Who stars in The Equalizer – Cast List

Denzel Washington
... Robert McCall

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Chloë Grace Moretz
... Teri

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Marton Csokas
... [Villain]

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David Meunier
... Slavi
Melissa Leo
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Haley Bennett
The Last Frontier (series), The Luckiest Man in America
David Harbour
Avengers: Doomsday, GOAT

Who is making The Equalizer – Crew List

A look at The Equalizer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Antoine Fuqua last helmed The Equalizer 3 and Emancipation.

Director: Antoine Fuqua
Screenwriters: Michael Connelly
Terrill Lee Lankford
Richard Wenk
Producers: Todd Black
Jason Blumenthal
Tony Eldridge
Mace Neufeld
Alex Siskin

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Escape Artists
Lonetree Entertainment
Mace Neufeld Productions

Production – What we know about the The Equalizer

Key Facts

Based on the TV series which ran on CBS from 1985-1989.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2015

Completed

Changed The Equalizer movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting this summer in Boston.

Jul 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Dec 2004

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Great Equalizer
Language: English

The Equalizer Trailers and Clips

The Equalizer

Theatrical Trailer #2

The Equalizer

Theatrical Trailer

The Equalizer Release Date: When was the film released?

The Equalizer was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 26 , 2014. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including The Boxtrolls, Laggies and A Matter of Faith.

The estimated home release date for The Equalizer is currently being determined. Stay tuned!