The Equalizer 2 (2018)
English thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m 121 min
- Released
- 20 July 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Equalizer 2 has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 20 July 2018. It is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Denzel Washington, Ashton Sanders and Pedro Pascal.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Cast
- Denzel Washington, Ashton Sanders, Pedro Pascal, Jonathan Scarfe, Sakina Jaffrey, Melissa Leo, Bill Pullman, Penélope de la Rosa
- Cinematography
- Oliver Wood
- Editing
- Conrad Buff IV
- Written by
- Richard Wenk
- Produced by
- Todd Black, Denzel Washington, Steve Tisch, Mace Neufeld
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Escape Artists, Sony Pictures
- Distribution
- Sony Pictures Releasing, Columbia Pictures, InterCom
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $62 million
- Box office
- $173.71 million
- Based on
- The Equalizer
- Set in
- Turkey
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 July 2018
- First shown
- 19 July 2018 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Equalizer 2?
The Equalizer 2 has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute, or 121 min.
When did The Equalizer 2 release?
The Equalizer 2 released on 20 July 2018.
Who directed The Equalizer 2?
The Equalizer 2 is directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Who is in the cast of The Equalizer 2?
The cast of The Equalizer 2 includes Denzel Washington, Ashton Sanders, Pedro Pascal, Jonathan Scarfe, Sakina Jaffrey and Melissa Leo.
Where can I watch The Equalizer 2 online?
The Equalizer 2 streams on Netflix.
How much did The Equalizer 2 earn at the box office?
The Equalizer 2 grossed $173.71 million on a budget of $62 million.
What is The Equalizer 2 rated in the US?
The Equalizer 2 is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Equalizer 2 based on a true story or a book?
The Equalizer 2 is based on The Equalizer.
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