6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Equalizer (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film champions an individualistic, self-reliant solution to systemic failures and corruption, rather than advocating for institutional reform or collective action, aligning with conservative values.
The movie exhibits significant DEI, primarily driven by the explicit racial recasting of its lead character, a role traditionally held by a white actor. However, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities, instead focusing on a classic vigilante justice theme where antagonists are defined by their criminal behavior.
Secondary
Robert McCall, the protagonist of the original 1980s television series, was portrayed by a white actor. In the 2014 film adaptation, the character is portrayed by a Black actor, Denzel Washington, which constitutes a race swap.
The Equalizer does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely focused on the protagonist's quest for justice, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues within the film's scope.
The film "The Equalizer" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a former black ops operative's fight against the Russian mafia to protect a young woman, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The film primarily features Robert McCall as the central combatant. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The 2014 film "The Equalizer" is an adaptation of the 1980s TV series. The central character, Robert McCall, remains male in both the original series and the film. No other significant characters from the source material underwent a gender change.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.3
Critic Ratings
6.1
5.7
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