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Equilibrium

Equilibrium

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

20027.01h 47m

Overview

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.

Directed by Kurt Wimmer
Written by Kurt Wimmer
Produced by Lucas Foster, Jan de Bont
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $5.4M

Top Cast

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

John Preston

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

Brandt

Angus Macfadyen

Angus Macfadyen

Dupont

Matthew Harbour

Matthew Harbour

Robbie Preston

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Errol Partridge

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Mary O'Brien

Sean Pertwee

Sean Pertwee

Father

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Emily Siewert

Lisa Preston

Maria Pia Calzone

Maria Pia Calzone

Preston's Wife

Dominic Purcell

Dominic Purcell

Seamus

Themes & Keywords

martial artsresistancedystopiafascismanti herototalitarian regimedestroyphasingbook burningoutlawurban settinggovernment agentaggressivedomineeringnervousvibrant

About Equilibrium

Equilibrium is a action, science fiction, thriller film released in 2002 exploring themes of martial arts, resistance, dystopia, fascism, anti hero, totalitarian regime. Directed by Kurt Wimmer, it stars Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen. 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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