Film

Equilibrium 2002

Directed by Kurt Wimmer

  • Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
  • 107 min
  • R

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

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.

ActionScience FictionThrillermartial artsresistancedystopiafascismanti herototalitarian regimedestroyphasingbook burningoutlawurban settinggovernment agent

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