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Equilibrium
“In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.”
Equilibrium (2002) is a action, science fiction, thriller film directed by Kurt Wimmer. On Plot-hole, players averaged 1/5, with 29% solving the puzzle and 71% failing it, making it the #10 brutalest puzzle of 107 in the archive. 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.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Brutal
1/5
Avg Score
29%
Solved
71%
Failed
645
Players
#10
Difficulty Rank
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #63 · May 21, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
A city in the near future where emotions are suppressed.
The Character (Clue 4)
A federal agent enforces the ban on feelings.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
He accidentally misses his dose and begins to feel.
The Twist (Clue 2)
He practices a combat style called gun kata.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Christian Bale fights the system in this dystopian action film about banning emotions.
Equilibrium
Cast
Christian Bale as John PrestonTaye Diggs as BrandtAngus Macfadyen as DuPontEmily Watson as Mary O'BrienMatthew Harbour as Robbie PrestonSean Bean as Errol PartridgeWilliam Fichtner as JürgenSean Pertwee as Father
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Equilibrium hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- Equilibrium had an average score of 1/5. 29% of players solved it, while 71% failed — a brutal puzzle.
- Who directed Equilibrium?
- Equilibrium was directed by Kurt Wimmer.
- Who stars in Equilibrium?
- Equilibrium stars Christian Bale, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen, Emily Watson, Matthew Harbour, Sean Bean, William Fichtner, Sean Pertwee.
- What genre is Equilibrium?
- Equilibrium is listed under Action, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Where does Equilibrium rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- Equilibrium ranks #10 of 107 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).