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Equilibrium

  • 20022002
  • 14A14A
  • 1h 47min
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
318K
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Christian Bale and Taye Diggs in Equilibrium (2002)
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In an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state.In an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state.In an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
318K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,295
6
  • Director
    • Kurt Wimmer
  • Writer
    • Kurt Wimmer
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Sean Bean
    • Emily Watson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kurt Wimmer
  • Writer
    • Kurt Wimmer
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Sean Bean
    • Emily Watson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 161Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos3

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    Christian Bale and Taye Diggs in Equilibrium (2002)
    Taye Diggs in Equilibrium (2002)
    Christian Bale and Emily Watson in Equilibrium (2002)
    Christian Bale and Taye Diggs in Equilibrium (2002)
    Christian Bale and Taye Diggs in Equilibrium (2002)
    Christian Bale in Equilibrium (2002)
    Director Kurt Wimmer with Emily Watson
    Christian Bale and Taye Diggs in Equilibrium (2002)
    Christian Bale and Taye Diggs in Equilibrium (2002)
    Equilibrium (2002)
    Christian Bale and Taye Diggs in Equilibrium (2002)
    Christian Bale and Taye Diggs in Equilibrium (2002)

    Top cast

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    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • John Prestonas John Preston
    Sean Bean
    Sean Bean
    • Partridgeas Partridge
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Mary O'Brienas Mary O'Brien
    Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs
    • Brandtas Brandt
    Dominic Purcell
    Dominic Purcell
    • Seamusas Seamus
    Christian Kahrmann
    Christian Kahrmann
    • Officer in Chargeas Officer in Charge
    John Keogh
    John Keogh
    • Chemistas Chemist
    Sean Pertwee
    Sean Pertwee
    • Fatheras Father
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Jurgenas Jurgen
    Angus Macfadyen
    Angus Macfadyen
    • Dupontas Dupont
    • (as Angus MacFadyen)
    David Barrash
    • Evidentiary Storage Officeras Evidentiary Storage Officer
    Dirk Martens
    Dirk Martens
    • Gate Guardas Gate Guard
    Matthew Harbour
    Matthew Harbour
    • Robbie Prestonas Robbie Preston
    Maria Pia Calzone
    Maria Pia Calzone
    • Preston's Wifeas Preston's Wife
    Emily Siewert
    • Lisa Prestonas Lisa Preston
    Mike Smith
    Mike Smith
    • Enforcer Commanderas Enforcer Commander
    Florian Fitz
    Florian Fitz
    • Gate Guardas Gate Guard
    Danny Lee Clark
    Danny Lee Clark
    • Lead Sweeperas Lead Sweeper
    • (as Daniel Lee)
    • Director
      • Kurt Wimmer
    • Writer
      • Kurt Wimmer
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    In a futuristic world, a strict regime has eliminated war by suppressing emotions: books, art and music are strictly forbidden and feeling is a crime punishable by death. Cleric John Preston (Bale) is a top ranking government agent responsible for destroying those who resist the rules. When he misses a dose of Prozium, a mind-altering drug that hinders emotion, Preston, who has been trained to enforce the strict laws of the new regime, suddenly becomes the only person capable of overthrowing it. —Anonymous
    dystopiasuppression of emotiongun fulawbrainwashing312 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In the near future, Freedom is a thing of the past.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 14A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Despite popular belief, absolutely no wires were used in the film at all. All of the gravity-defying stunts were done through conventional means. For example, the backflip off of the motorcycle was done with a trampoline.
    • Goofs
      After the raid on a sense offender's hideout, Preston takes off his gloves and touches a wall, during which he finds a bullet hole which reveals a stream of light coming through, hinting a hidden room on the other side. However, when he enters this room, no lights are on and it is pitch black.
    • Quotes

      Partridge: You always knew.

      [begins to read from Yeats]

      Partridge: "But I, being poor, have only my dreams. I have spread my dreams under your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." I assume you dream, Preston.

    • Connections
      Edited into Honest Trailers: Lord of the Rings (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125: I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
      Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

    User reviews1.2K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    more relevant than ever!
    "The fascism is always behind a good reason" just replace the 'end the war' moto of the film with "end the COVID-19" and you have the future society which some people dream of...
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    • theofilossalonica
    • May 9, 2021

    FAQ2

    • What is the infamous "gun swap" plot hole? Can it be explained?
    • What is the significance of Dupont's opulent office?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2003 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Miramax (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Librium
    • Filming locations
      • Olympiastadion, Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Blue Tulip Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,203,794
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $541,512
      • Dec 8, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,368,217
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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