The Equalizer Trilogy (2014 - 2023)

Updated: Jun 4

Introduction

The "Equalizer" series, featuring Denzel Washington as the lead, is a notable action-thriller franchise. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the films revolve around Robert McCall, a retired intelligence operative with a mysterious past, who becomes a vigilante for justice. Known for its intense action sequences and Washington's compelling performance, the "Equalizer" movies have been praised for redefining the modern action hero.

1. The Equalizer (2014)

Rating: R | Duration: 2h 12min | Rating: 7.2/10 | Genres: #Action #Crime #Thriller

Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)

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In "The Equalizer," Robert McCall, believing he has put his mysterious past behind him, emerges from self-imposed retirement to save a young girl, Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), and finds his desire for justice reawakened after coming face to face with members of a brutal Russian gang.

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This film marked the first collaboration between Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua since their successful film "Training Day."

2. The Equalizer 2 (2018)

Rating: R | Duration: 2h 1min | Rating: 6.7/10 | Genres: #Action #Crime #Thriller

Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)

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In "The Equalizer 2," McCall returns to deliver his special brand of vigilante justice when long-time friend and former colleague Susan Plummer (Melissa Leo) is murdered. The film expands on McCall's past and explores themes of revenge and redemption.

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"The Equalizer 2" is the first sequel that Denzel Washington has ever done in his career.

3. The Equalizer 3 (2023)

Rating: R | Duration: 1h 49min | Rating: 6.8/10 | Genres: #Action #Crime #Thriller

Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)

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Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he's done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia.—Columbia Pictures

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In every Equalizer movie, the final climactic face off scene has always been set in a highly precipitous environment. The first part had the fire sprinklers raining down. The second part had a hurricane. The third one had a rain storm.

Additional Films in the Series

As of now, there are only three films in the "Equalizer" series. However, the popularity of the franchise leaves room for potential future installments that could further explore the enigmatic world of Robert McCall.

➱ TRILOGY: COMMON HASHTAGS:

#AntoineFuqua - Director

#RichardWenk - Writer

#DenzelWashington - As Robert McCall

#MartonCsokas - As Teddy (The Equalizer)

#ChloëGraceMoretz - As Teri (The Equalizer)

#PedroPascal - As Dave York (The Equalizer 2)

#AshtonSanders - As Miles Whittaker (The Equalizer 2)

#MelissaLeo - As Susan Plummer

#BillPullman - As Brian Plummer

#HarryGregsonWilliams - Music (The Equalizer)

#OliverWood - Cinematography (The Equalizer)