# The Equalizer (2014)

> A seemingly retired commando reignites his lethal skills to protect a vulnerable young woman and punish a brutal criminal network.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/95923

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Thriller, Action, Crime
- Director: Antoine Fuqua
- Cast: Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Harbour, Haley Bennett, Bill Pullman, Melissa Leo, David Meunier
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455944/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: tense, measured, violent, action movie night, crime thriller marathon

## Synopsis

A retired commando steps out of the shadows to deliver justice.

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