Movie

Equilibrium

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

★ 7.1(5,029)20021h 47m

Equilibrium is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Kurt Wimmer
Release date: 2002-12-06
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $5,400,000
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Dimension Films

Equilibrium — trailer

About Equilibrium

Equilibrium is a 2002 movie in the Action, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Kurt Wimmer, starring Christian Bale, Taye Diggs and Angus Macfadyen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 5,029 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Equilibrium in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Christian Bale

John Preston

Taye Diggs

Brandt

Angus Macfadyen

DuPont

Emily Watson

Mary O'Brien

Matthew Harbour

Robbie Preston

Sean Bean

Errol Partridge

William Fichtner

Jürgen

Sean Pertwee

Father

Emily Siewert

Lisa Preston

Maria Pia Calzone

Viviana Preston (arrest)

Alexa Summer

Viviana Preston (condemnation footage)

Dominic Purcell

Seamus

Themes & keywords

martial artsresistancedystopiafascismanti herototalitarian regimedestroyphasingbook burningoutlawurban settinggovernment agentaggressivedomineeringnervous

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Equilibrium in United States?+

In United States, Equilibrium is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Equilibrium on Netflix?+

Equilibrium is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Equilibrium?+

Equilibrium has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Equilibrium?+

Equilibrium stars Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen, Emily Watson and Matthew Harbour.

When did Equilibrium come out?+

Equilibrium is a 2002 movie directed by Kurt Wimmer.

What genre is Equilibrium?+

Equilibrium is Action, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed Equilibrium?+

Equilibrium was directed by Kurt Wimmer.