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76% Tomatometer 167 Reviews 94% Audience Score 2,500+ Verified Ratings Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he's done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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Another entertaining outing from Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington, The Equalizer 3 mostly makes up for its formulaic story with generous helpings of cathartic action.

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With satisfying action, beautiful scenery, and another solid Denzel performance, The Equalizer 3 may leave you hoping for a fourth installment.

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The Equalizer 3 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) If it's not broke, then don't fix it. They haven't fixed it in 40 years, and they didn't fix it in this movie, either. Oct 3, 2023 Full Review The Equalizer 3 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Rafer Guzman Newsday “The Equalizer” films have always been junk; they’re based on a mid-1980s TV show that was no great shakes to begin with. What did Washington ever see in them? Rated: 1.5/4 Oct 3, 2023 Full Review The Equalizer 3 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Joey Shapiro Chicago Reader Denzel seems to be sleepwalking through every scene that doesn’t involve gouging and/or stabbing. Sep 8, 2023 Full Review The Equalizer 3 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Steve Crum Crum on Showbiz The production looks good with spot-on cinematography by Robert Richardson, and an effective heartbeat score by Marcelo Zarvos. Rated: B+ Jan 16, 2024 Full Review The Equalizer 3 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) John Serba Decider Bluntly put, it’s a snooze, and we’re left with the nagging feeling that it should be considerably more engaging, and make better use of its extraordinary star. Jan 2, 2024 Full Review The Equalizer 3 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Brian Gill Mad About Movies Podcast A movie that knows what it is and what its strengths are, even if it is often limited by its director. Rated: B+ Dec 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kimberly J Great Denzel always good Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review Deb excellent movie, type of movie. I like to go back and watch several times! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Enrique Great & Entertaining Movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Teresa W Love Denzel, but you can see his age. not much action. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/02/24 Full Review Aaron C A perfect way to end McCall's story!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/24 Full Review Christian J you can never top the first one. but it was still a good movie Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Antoine Fuqua Director Denzel Washington Robert McCall Dakota Fanning Emma Collins David Denman Frank Conroy Eugenio Mastrandrea Gio Bonucci Gaia Scodellaro Aminah
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Synopsis Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he's done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia.

Director
Antoine Fuqua

Producer
Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Denzel Washington, Antoine Fuqua, Steve Tisch, Clayton Townsend, Alex Siskin, Tony Eldridge, Michael Sloan

Screenwriter
Richard Wenk

Distributor
Columbia Pictures

Production Co
Sony Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Escape Artists, Zhiv, Columbia Pictures, Eagle Pictures

Rating
R (Strong Bloody Violence|Some Language)

Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 2023, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 3, 2023

Box Office (Gross USA)
$92.3M

Runtime
1h 49m

Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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Is The Equalizer 3 a hit or flop? ›

Box office. The Equalizer 3 has grossed $92.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $98.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $191.1 million.

Will there be an Equalizer 4 movie? ›

Will The Equalizer 4 happen? Prior to the threequel's cinema release, Fuqua was very clear about the fact that The Equalizer 3 is the last chapter of the saga. In an exclusive interview with Digital Spy, Fuqua ruled out a possible return for the character: "I would say no.

What are critics saying about Equalizer 3? ›

The Equalizer 3 Reviews

The production looks good with spot-on cinematography by Robert Richardson, and an effective heartbeat score by Marcelo Zarvos. Bluntly put, it's a snooze, and we're left with the nagging feeling that it should be considerably more engaging, and make better use of its extraordinary star.

Why is The Equalizer 3 so good? ›

It's the perfect most extraordinary mix of good vs evil of any movie and trilogy I've ever seen. The violence is hardcore and bloody but the villains in this case the Camorra or Italian mafia are perfect bad guys for Robert McCall, the Equalizer. The location and cinematography are absolutely fantastic.

What town was Equalizer 3 filmed in? ›

The Equalizer 3 was shot on the Amalfi Coast, in southern Italy. Filming locations included the towns of Atrani and Amalfi. Filming also took place in Rome and Naples. The name of the church in the film is Santuario Santa Maria del Bando, which is located in Atrani.

Why is Equalizer 3 locked on Netflix? ›

Unavailable on an ad-supported plan due to licensing restrictions. Robert McCall vows to stop an Italian crime syndicate from brutalizing and extorting the residents of a small coastal town that has won his heart. Watch all you want.

Are Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington friends? ›

In Man on Fire, the now 68-year-old Denzel Washington played the bodyguard who tries to rescue Dakota Fanning's character in Man on Fire. The Equalizer 3 has benefited from the real-life friendship of the two-time Oscar winner and The Twilight Saga actor, as their scenes together are good.

Is Equalizer 3 worth watching? ›

Another entertaining outing from Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington, The Equalizer 3 mostly makes up for its formulaic story with generous helpings of cathartic action. With satisfying action, beautiful scenery, and another solid Denzel performance, The Equalizer 3 may leave you hoping for a fourth installment.

How much did Denzel make for Equalizer 3? ›

How Much Did Denzel Washington Get Paid to Equalize Some Bad Guys in The Equalizer 3? According to my sources (reliable sources, of course, not some back-alley movie gossip rag), Denzel raked in a cool $20 million for his role as Robert McCall.

Is Equalizer 3 mainly in Italian? ›

The Equalizer 3 was mostly in Italian with no English subtitles.

Was Macaulay Culkin in The Equalizer? ›

He made an appearance in the TV movie The Midnight Hour (1985). In 1988, he appeared in an episode of the popular action television series The Equalizer, in which he played a kidnapping victim, Paul Gephardt. Culkin made his film debut as Cy Blue Black in the drama Rocket Gibraltar (1988).

Is equalizer 3 as good as 1 and 2? ›

The Equalizer 3 fits perfectly into this path, with some slight changes. The first thing to say is that this movie is very very gory and brutal, much more compared to the first two movies. Clearly it was decided to go one level up, so one needs to be prepared.

Is the equalizer doing well in the ratings? ›

'The Equalizer' Grabs Season 5 Renewal at CBS

The Queen Latifah-led drama is a solid ratings draw for the network.

How much money did it take to make The Equalizer 3? ›

Are the Equalizer movies successful? ›

By comparison, 2014's first Equalizer film grossed $101 million domestically and $192 million worldwide, and 2018's second film did $102 million domestically and $191 million worldwide.

How did Equalizer 3 do this weekend? ›

“The Equalizer 3,” Denzel Washington's third go as brooding assassin Robert McCall, debuted at the top of the US box office this weekend, raking in $34.5 million. Globally, the film raked in $60.6 million, according to Comscore. Audiences have given it a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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