The Chair (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2016, The Chair is a horror film directed by Chad Ferrin, running about 96 minutes. “In Warden We Trust” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An innocent man on death row witnesses savage killings at the hands of the prison's sadistic Warden. To survive, he must match the brutality in the prison and confront his own horrifying past.
Who’s in it. The Chair stars Naomi Grossman as Mother, Noah Hathaway as Alvarez, Zach Galligan as Ripley and Roddy Piper as Murphy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Chair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chair tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chair (2016)?
- In US, The Chair is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chair worth watching?
- The Chair holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chair?
- The Chair stars Naomi Grossman, Noah Hathaway, Zach Galligan, Roddy Piper and Bill Oberst Jr..
- When was The Chair released?
- The Chair was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.