The Equalizer (2014)
The Equalizer is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
The verdict
The Equalizer holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.3/10 on TMDB across 10,209 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 132-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 12m on it?
2h 12m of English thriller, leaning action. That score holds across 10,209 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.3/10 over 10,209 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not sit with tension for the whole runtime
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 12m |
| Watch with family? | R18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Thriller / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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