The Actor (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, The Actor is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Bijan Daryani, running about 104 minutes. “Stop making stupid people famous” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mentally-disturbed aspiring actor returning to New York City discovers the world of social media and faces the horrifying power of the Internet.
Who’s in it. The Actor stars Bijan Daryani as Joseph Kehr, Kaye Tuckerman as Professor Payton, Harry Aspinwall as Johnnie Milligan and Linda Mendivel as Nastya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Actor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Actor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Actor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Actor (2018)?
- In US, The Actor is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Actor worth watching?
- The Actor holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Actor?
- The Actor stars Bijan Daryani, Kaye Tuckerman, Harry Aspinwall, Linda Mendivel and Bill Meoni.
- When was The Actor released?
- The Actor was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.