Second Act (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, Second Act is a comedy and romance film directed by Peter Segal, running about 100 minutes. “Her talent was real. Her résumé was not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a second act.
Who’s in it. Second Act stars Jennifer Lopez as Maya, Vanessa Hudgens as Zoe, Leah Remini as Joan and Milo Ventimiglia as Trey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Second Act has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $72.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu 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 Second Act page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Act tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Act (2018)?
- In US, Second Act is available to stream on Hulu, 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 Second Act worth watching?
- Second Act holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Second Act?
- Second Act stars Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini, Milo Ventimiglia and Treat Williams.
- When was Second Act released?
- Second Act was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.