An Affirmative Act (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 2.9
Released in 2010, An Affirmative Act is a notable film directed by A.J. Mattioli, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. "An Affirmative Act" is pro-gay marriage film, starring Charles Durning, Eric Etebari, Costas Mandylor, Rachael Robbins, and Blanche Baker, about a lesbian couple where one pretends to be a man in order for the two to get married and equal benefits. A slice of life of a young, professional married couple with their darling baby turns a sharp, dark corner when the pair are arrested and charged with several counts of fraud. The reason: Terry and Samantha Succi aren't the man and woman that they purported to be... Terry and Samantha married under false pretenses, ignoring state law that discriminates against homosexual partners and prohibits them from receiving the same rights and benefits as their straight counterparts.
Who’s in it. An Affirmative Act stars Charles Durning as Man in the White Suit, Blanche Baker as Lori Belmont, Costas Mandylor as Matthew and Robert Clohessy as Lance Lane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.9/10, An Affirmative Act has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Affirmative Act page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Affirmative Act (2010)?
- In US, An Affirmative Act is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Affirmative Act worth watching?
- An Affirmative Act holds an audience score of 2.9 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Affirmative Act?
- An Affirmative Act stars Charles Durning, Blanche Baker, Costas Mandylor, Robert Clohessy and Thomas G. Waites.
- When was An Affirmative Act released?
- An Affirmative Act was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.