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The Equalizer

7.320142h 12mRMovieThrillerActionCrime

McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to…

DirectorAntoine Fuqua
WriterRichard Wenk
ProducersDenzel Washington·Steve Tisch

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Cast · Directed by Antoine Fuqua

DWDenzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Robert McCall
MCMarton Csokas
Marton Csokas
Teddy
CMChloë Grace Moretz
Chloë Grace Moretz
Teri
DHDavid Harbour
David Harbour
Masters
HBHaley Bennett
Haley Bennett
Mandy
BPBill Pullman
Bill Pullman
Brian Plummer
MLMelissa Leo
Melissa Leo
Susan Plummer
DMDavid Meunier
David Meunier
Slavi
JSJohnny Skourtis
Johnny Skourtis
Ralphie
AVAlex Veadov
Alex Veadov
Tevi
VKVladimir Kulich
Vladimir Kulich
Vladimir Pushkin
EME. Roger Mitchell
E. Roger Mitchell
Lead Investigator

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The Equalizer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Equalizer?

The Equalizer is streaming on Netflix and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Equalizer on Netflix?

Yes — The Equalizer is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Equalizer on Amazon Prime Video?

The Equalizer isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Equalizer for free?

The Equalizer is available on Netflix and YouTube TV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Equalizer?

Yes — The Equalizer is followed by The Equalizer 2 (2018) in the Equalizer Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Equalizer?

The Equalizer is the first film in the Equalizer Collection.

Is The Equalizer part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Equalizer is part of a trilogy, alongside The Equalizer 2 (2018) and The Equalizer 3 (2023).

How many movies are in the Equalizer Collection?

There are 3 films in the Equalizer Collection: The Equalizer (2014), The Equalizer 2 (2018) and The Equalizer 3 (2023).