Kuato appears in Total Recall, the 1990 science-fiction film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, a man who discovers his memories may have been implanted. On Mars, Quaid meets Kuato, leader of the mutant resistance, who challenges him to question what he believes and who he can trust. Short lines from the film have circulated on soundboards and in fan edits, where Kuato's blunt questions stand out because they come from such an unusual character. This exchange remains useful because it captures doubt and curiosity in just a few words, making it easy to reuse for a sceptical interruption.