Acting on Impulse (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1993, Acting on Impulse is a comedy and thriller film directed by Sam Irvin, running about 93 minutes. “Passion. Betrayal. Murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An erotic thriller actress becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a B-movie producer, leading her to hide out and engage in sexual thrills with a pair of innocents.
Who’s in it. Acting on Impulse stars C. Thomas Howell as Paul Stevens, Linda Fiorentino as Susan Gittes, Nancy Allen as Cathy Thomas and Judith Hoag as Gail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Acting on Impulse 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, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Acting on Impulse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Acting on Impulse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Acting on Impulse (1993)?
- In US, Acting on Impulse is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Acting on Impulse worth watching?
- Acting on Impulse holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Acting on Impulse?
- Acting on Impulse stars C. Thomas Howell, Linda Fiorentino, Nancy Allen, Judith Hoag and Tom Wright.
- When was Acting on Impulse released?
- Acting on Impulse was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.