The Equalizer 3 (2023)
Kernel Score: 83% · 3,590 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2023-08-30
Runtime: 109 minutes
Is The Equalizer 3 worth watching?
Worth watching. Denzel Washington's retired hitman settles in southern Italy and takes on the local mob. It's a violent, steady action thriller that gives the quiet town and its people room to matter. Fans of the series will be happy.
Watch it if you
- liked the earlier Equalizer films
- enjoy Denzel Washington in lead mode
- like straightforward revenge action
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic violence
- want fast, constant action
Best for: Action night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Equalizer 3
- Stream: Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow, tru TV, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his 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.
The Equalizer 3 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Equalizer 3 is an R-rated action-thriller with brutal vigilante violence against organized crime.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Frequent brutal takedowns, mafia retaliation, and intimidation violence described as gratuitous by reviewers.
- Language: Moderate — Rated R, consistent with strong profanity typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Equalizer 3
If you liked The Equalizer 3, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Equalizer (2014) — 81%: The first Equalizer, with the same lone-protector setup.
- Training Day (2001) — 83%: Another Fuqua film built around Denzel's charisma.
- John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) — 84%: Stylish, violent action with a retired killer pulled back in.
- John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) — 86%: Big, well-choreographed action in the same vein.
- The Dark Knight (2008) — 96%: Top-tier crime thriller with a magnetic villain.
- The French Connection (1971) — 87%: Classic hard-edged crime thriller.
Director
Cast
- Denzel Washington as Robert McCall
- Dakota Fanning as Emma Collins
- Eugenio Mastrandrea as Gio Bonucci
- David Denman as Frank Conroy
- Gaia Scodellaro as Aminah
- Remo Girone as Enzo Arisio
- Andrea Scarduzio as Vincent Quaranta
- Andrea Dodero as Marco Quaranta
- Daniele Perrone as Angelo
- Zakaria Hamza as Khalid
The Equalizer 3 FAQ
Is The Equalizer 3 worth watching?
Worth watching. Denzel Washington's retired hitman settles in southern Italy and takes on the local mob. It's a violent, steady action thriller that gives the quiet town and its people room to matter. Fans of the series will be happy.
Where can I watch The Equalizer 3?
In the US you can stream The Equalizer 3 on Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow, tru TV and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Equalizer 3 OK for kids?
The Equalizer 3 is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Equalizer 3 is an R-rated action-thriller with brutal vigilante violence against organized crime.
What movies are like The Equalizer 3?
If you liked The Equalizer 3, try The Equalizer, Training Day, John Wick: Chapter 2 and John Wick: Chapter 4.