Act One (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1963, Act One is a drama film directed by Dore Schary, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. This autobiographical story traces the career of playwright Moss Hart. Moss struggles as a dramatic writer until he concentrates his efforts on writing comedy. He suffers through a series of professional and romantic failures before a meeting with George S. Kaufman which changes his fortunes.
Who’s in it. Act One stars George Hamilton as Moss Hart, Jason Robards as George S. Kaufman, Jack Klugman as Joe Hyman and Sam Levene as Richard Maxwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Act One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Act One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Act One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Act One (1963)?
- In US, Act One is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Act One worth watching?
- Act One holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Act One?
- Act One stars George Hamilton, Jason Robards, Jack Klugman, Sam Levene and Ruth Ford.
- When was Act One released?
- Act One was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.