Avarice (2022): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Avarice is a 2022 action thriller directed by John V. Soto, starring Gillian Alexy as Kate Matthews, Luke Ford and Tom O'Sullivan. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $6,829 worldwide on a $1.5 million budget. Its Echo Score is 30/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- John V. Soto
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Filmscope Entertainment
- Budget
- $1.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Avarice About?
The premise of Avarice without spoilers.
While on vacation, a family is violently targeted in a home invasion by a group of mercenaries. Kate, a skilled archer, finds herself fighting to protect her loved ones when her husband and daughter are abducted. She must use her archery expertise and resourcefulness to overcome the captors and rescue her family from a terrifying ordeal.
Avarice Cast & Characters
Gillian Alexy leads the cast as Kate Matthews, with Luke Ford as Ash Matthews and Tom O'Sullivan as Ryker. Directed by John V. Soto; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director John V. Soto
- Gillian Alexy as Kate Matthews
- Luke Ford as Ash Matthews
- Tom O'Sullivan as Ryker
- John McPherson as Neighbour
Also Starring in Avarice
· 11 more- Alexandra Nell Reed
- Andrew Lewis Richard
- Nick Atkinson Thomas
- Campbell Greenock Ben
- Ryan Panizza Kane
- Alex Fleri Jim
- Priscilla-Anne Jacob Susan
- Candice Callaghan Dr Grace
- Victoria Fleri Liz
- Téa Heathcote-Marks Sarah
- Soa Palelei Mick
More from John V. Soto
More films directed by John V. Soto: The Gateway, The Reckoning and Needle.
Avarice Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 30/100, strongest in sensory experience (45) and weakest in character & emotion (25).
Avarice Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Avarice delivers a modestly entertaining premise hindered by pervasive shortcomings. Reviewers cite low-budget production values, uneven direction, and a script that relies on predictable tropes, which together diminish the film's impact. While a few viewers acknowledge occasional thrills from the archery action, these moments are insufficient to offset the dominant flaws. Consequently, the movie offers limited merit beyond a brief, disposable watch.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 30
In terms of art and craft, the film shows signs of constrained resources and uneven execution. Critics point to garish lighting, a simplistic visual palette, and a lack of polished editing, while a few note occasional nice locales and slick production touches. The overall visual and technical quality remains uneven, preventing the film from achieving a polished aesthetic.
- Character & Emotion 25
When evaluating character and emotion, the consensus is largely negative. Reviewers describe acting as terrible or mediocre, characters as one-dimensional, and chemistry as absent. Although one comment mentions "decent" performances, the prevailing view is that the cast fails to deliver depth or engaging portrayals, leaving the audience uninvested in their journeys.
- Story & Flow 35
Regarding story and flow, the plot is viewed as predictable and poorly structured. Many cite a jaded, simplistic narrative with unclear motivations, while a minority appreciate the novelty of an archer heroine. Despite occasional moments of tension, the overall pacing and originality fall short, resulting in a storyline that feels stale and underdeveloped.
- Sensory Experience 45
The sensory experience receives mixed feedback. Critics lament a boring score, repetitive sound design, and overused lighting, yet some acknowledge effective action sequences and a memorable forest chase. Visual style oscillates between garish and functional, and while the soundtrack occasionally pleases, the sensory components overall lack cohesion and polish.
- Rewatch Factor 30
Rewatch potential is limited according to most reviewers. The film is described as a mindless time‑killer suitable for a single, passive viewing, with little incentive for repeat engagement. Although a few suggest possible sequel interest, the prevailing sentiment is that the movie does not offer lasting appeal or reasons to revisit.
Avarice Box Office & Budget
Avarice grossed $6,829 worldwide on a $1.5 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$6.8K
- International
- $6.8K
- Budget
- $1.5M
Avarice Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Avarice.
Avarice Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Ganância” and “Take Down - Ihre Familie war das falsche Ziel”.
- Also known as
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- Ganância
- Take Down - Ihre Familie war das falsche Ziel
- 捍衛女箭神
- 贪婪
- Chciwość
- طمع
- Стрела возмездия
- חמדנות
- Take Down
- Flechas de la venganza
- 분노의 화살
- Godumas
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- Алчност
- Avarice - Ricatto mortale
- Flechas da Vingança
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Avarice FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Avarice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Avarice?
Avarice runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Avarice released?
Avarice was released on September 27, 2022.
Who directed Avarice?
Avarice was directed by John V. Soto.
More films by John V. Soto Who is in the cast of Avarice?
Avarice stars Gillian Alexy as Kate Matthews, Luke Ford as Ash Matthews and Tom O'Sullivan as Ryker, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Avarice make at the box office?
Avarice grossed $6,829 worldwide on a budget of $1.5 million.
Does Avarice have a post-credit scene?
No. Avarice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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