The Actor (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, The Actor is a notable film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. An Iranian actor named Akbar is trying to become a serious actor instead of the clown everyone considers him to be. However financial problems force him to abandon his dream of being an artistic actor. He also has to deal with his family problems and his wife's inability to become pregnant.
Who’s in it. The Actor stars Akbar Abdi as Akbar, Azita Hajian, Hamide Kheyrabadi and Fatemeh Motamed-Arya as Simin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Actor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Actor page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Actor (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Actor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Actor worth watching?
- The Actor holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Actor?
- The Actor stars Akbar Abdi, Azita Hajian, Hamide Kheyrabadi, Fatemeh Motamed-Arya and Mahaya Petrossian.
- When was The Actor released?
- The Actor was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.