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The Moderator (2022): Cast & Ratings

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The Moderator is a 2022 action thriller directed by Zhor Fassi-Fihri, starring Robert Knepper as Agent John Ross, Samy Naceri and Gary Dourdan. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes. Its Echo Score is 37/100.

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The Moderator (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Zhor Fassi-Fihri
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
H Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Moderator About?

The premise of The Moderator without spoilers.

After the murder of her two Scandinavian friends in Morocco, a Russian blogger decides to do her own justice.

The Moderator Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • rape
  • female rear nudity
  • justice
  • f word
  • murder
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

The Moderator Cast & Characters

Robert Knepper leads the cast as Agent John Ross, with Samy Naceri as Mr Marlon and Gary Dourdan as Agent Richard Bourdeau. Directed by Zhor Fassi-Fihri; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

The Moderator Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 37/100, strongest in sensory experience (50) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

37 /100

The Moderator Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, The Moderator delivers a largely unsatisfying experience, hindered by uneven craftsmanship and a fragmented narrative. Reviews repeatedly note low‑budget direction, amateurish cinematography, and numerous editing slips, while the story suffers from plot gaps and inconsistent pacing. Although a few performances and the soundtrack receive modest praise, the film fails to generate lasting interest, resulting in minimal rewatch appeal. The cumulative effect is a production that feels more like a rushed exercise than a polished thriller, leaving viewers disengaged.

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

  • Art & Craft 30

    Art & Craft suffers from evident budget constraints, with direction that lacks cohesion and cinematography marred by visible equipment mishaps, such as cameraman shadows and poor cropping. Editing appears disjointed, resulting in abrupt transitions that disrupt continuity. While the production team warrants credit for completing the film under challenging conditions, the overall visual and technical quality remains markedly substandard.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    Character & Emotion is undermined by largely flat performances and limited emotional depth. Several reviewers describe the leads as caricatures with stilted dialogue, while even supporting actors exhibit inconsistent portrayals. Isolated positives include two male leads whose portrayals are noted as comparatively competent and occasional physical credibility from the protagonist. Overall, the character work fails to engage or resonate meaningfully with the audience.

  • Story & Flow 40

    Story & Flow is marked by a disjointed structure, numerous plot holes, and erratic pacing that many critics label as confusing. The narrative jumps between locations without clear transitions, and dialogue often fails to clarify motivations. Nonetheless, a minority of viewers note a coherent through‑line that culminates in a satisfactory conclusion, and the pacing occasionally maintains a steady rhythm. The overall storytelling, however, remains uneven and thin.

  • Sensory Experience 50

    Sensory Experience receives mixed feedback; the soundtrack is highlighted as a strength, with several reviewers praising its composition and suitability to the film’s tone. In contrast, sound design and auditory clarity are largely unremarkable, and visual style suffers from low‑budget lighting and inconsistent color grading. While occasional scenes manage brief atmospheric impact, the overall sensory execution remains inconsistent and fails to elevate the material.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Rewatch Factor is low; most reviewers express little desire to view the film again, citing its lack of engaging narrative and repetitive, unsettling content. A small segment of the audience notes some entertainment value, yet the prevailing sentiment is that the movie offers minimal lasting appeal and little incentive for repeat viewings.

Videos

The Moderator Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer
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FAQ

The Moderator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Moderator, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Moderator?

The Moderator runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was The Moderator released?

The Moderator was released on July 29, 2022.

Who directed The Moderator?

The Moderator was directed by Zhor Fassi-Fihri.

Who is in the cast of The Moderator?

The Moderator stars Robert Knepper as Agent John Ross, Samy Naceri as Mr Marlon and Gary Dourdan as Agent Richard Bourdeau, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Moderator have a post-credit scene?

No. The Moderator has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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