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Chariot (2022): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Chariot is a 2022 sci-fi film directed by Adam Sigal, starring John Malkovich as Dr. Karn, Thomas Mann and Shane West. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $1,322 worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.6/10.

IMDb rating
3.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
17%
worldwide gross
$1.3K
Echo Score
48
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Chariot (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Adam Sigal
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chariot About?

The premise of Chariot without spoilers.

A brilliant but eccentric doctor, Dr. Karn, specializes in helping people explore their past lives through reincarnation. When Harrison, a man grappling with personal turmoil, seeks his guidance, Karn discovers a mysterious link to a lost love from a previous existence. As unsettling anomalies begin to disrupt the stability of reality, Dr. Karn must find a way to intervene and protect the future, confronting the profound implications for humanity.

Chariot Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • reincarnation
  • woman
  • young
  • doctor
  • man
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Cast & crew

Chariot Cast & Characters

John Malkovich leads the cast as Dr. Karn, with Thomas Mann as Harrison Hardy and Shane West as Rory Calhoun. Directed by Adam Sigal; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Chariot

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From the director

More from Adam Sigal

More films directed by Adam Sigal, best-rated first: Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose and When the Starlight Ends.

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Ratings

Chariot Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Chariot 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 48/100, strongest in character & emotion (60) and weakest in story & flow (35).

48 /100

Chariot Echo Score Breakdown

Chariot lands as a largely uneven work, hampered by a fragmented script and uncertain tonal direction that undermine its ambition. While the visual palette and occasional atmospheric moments add a modest stylistic flair, the narrative rarely coalesces, leaving audiences uncertain of its intent. Performances, particularly Salazar's, provide brief bright spots, yet they cannot fully compensate for the film's structural flaws. The net effect is a movie that struggles to sustain engagement beyond its initial curiosity.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 45

    In terms of art and craft, the film shows flashes of visual imagination through odd locations and an atmospheric look, but direction and editing lack cohesion. Critics note the director's script issues outweigh any stylistic merit, and users describe the production as lazy and poorly assembled. While some praise the darkly comic aesthetic, the overall execution feels inconsistent, resulting in a modestly low craft rating.

  • Character & Emotion 60

    When it comes to character and emotion, the cast delivers notable moments, especially Salazar, whose performance is described as magnetic and fascinating. Several reviewers commend the bizarre yet engaging performances, and a user mentions the performances as incredible. Conversely, other viewers criticize the cast as disengaged and perfunctory. The mixed feedback leans toward a respectable but not outstanding character assessment.

  • Story & Flow 35

    Story and flow emerge as the film's weakest element, with numerous critiques of a muddled script and incoherent pacing. Critics label the narrative as a failure of tone and lacking meaningful cohesion, while users express frustration over absent meaning and unresolved mystery. The absence of a clear payoff and contrived twists further erode narrative satisfaction, leading to a low story rating.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    Sensory experience receives a middling evaluation; the film’s soundtrack and visual style are occasionally praised for their darkly comic and atmospheric qualities. Critics acknowledge intriguing locations and an odd visual flair, yet note inconsistency in achieving a cohesive sensory tone. User reactions are split, with some finding late‑night viewing enjoyable and others describing the overall effect as confusing, placing the sensory score in the moderate range.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    Rewatch factor is limited by the film’s uneven execution. While a subset of reviewers suggest it offers an odd, late‑night treat worth a second glance, the prevailing sentiment points to a lack of lasting appeal and wasted time. Mixed reactions—from users finding it entertaining to others deeming it a waste—result in a modest replay value rating that reflects uncertain repeatability.

Box office

Chariot Box Office

Chariot grossed $1,322 worldwide.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3K

International
$1.3K
Videos

Chariot Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Chariot.

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Chariot Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Anomalie” and “Реинкарнация: Сбой системы”.

Also known as
  • Anomalie
  • Реинкарнация: Сбой системы
  • 测试
  • Uyanış
  • מרכבה

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FAQ

Chariot FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Chariot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chariot?

Chariot runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Chariot released?

Chariot was released on April 15, 2022.

Who directed Chariot?

Chariot was directed by Adam Sigal.

More films by Adam Sigal

Who is in the cast of Chariot?

Chariot stars John Malkovich as Dr. Karn, Thomas Mann as Harrison Hardy and Shane West as Rory Calhoun, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Chariot make at the box office?

Chariot grossed $1,322 worldwide.

How is Chariot rated?

Chariot has 3.6/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 46% on TMDB.

Does Chariot have a post-credit scene?

No. Chariot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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