Is The Equalizer scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Equalizer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Equalizer in the US?

The Equalizer streams on Netflix and YouTube TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Equalizer?

The Equalizer runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Is The Equalizer suitable for kids?

The Equalizer is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20142h 12mThriller / Action / Crime

The Equalizer

Name: The Equalizer
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime
Released: 2014-09-24
Duration: 132 min

What do you see when you look at me?

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 help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.

TMDB audience score

Based on 10,279 votes

Saved only on this device unless you sign in.

Availability in the US

Where the story is waiting

Provider listings are supplied by JustWatch through TMDB. Verify pricing and availability before renting or subscribing.

Show availability for

Netflixsubscription YouTube TVsubscription Amazon Videorent Apple TV Storerent YouTuberent Fandango At Homerent Spectrum On Demandrent Plexrent Amazon Videobuy Apple TV Storebuy Google Play Moviesbuy YouTubebuy Fandango At Homebuy

United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

MyCinema quick facts

The Equalizer at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 12m

At 2h 12m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Action · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, action, and crime.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Netflix and YouTube TV. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 10,279 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Equalizer tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 12m.
It is included with Netflix and YouTube TV in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 10,279 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Equalizer?

The scare meter is MyCinema's own rating, given by a person who has watched the film. It is not a TMDB score.

Not rated yet, vote below.

Did The Equalizer scare you?

No votes yet. Be the first.

Questions about The Equalizer

Is The Equalizer scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Equalizer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Equalizer in the US?: The Equalizer streams on Netflix and YouTube TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Equalizer?: The Equalizer runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
Is The Equalizer suitable for kids?: The Equalizer is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.