Equilibrium

~In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.

Overview

In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2002-12-06
Budget: $20000000
Revenue: $5400000
Runtime: 107 min

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