The Slap (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, The Slap is a drama series.
What it’s about. At an Australian backyard BBQ, amongst alcohol, friendship and a children's cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child's parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. The police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides.
Who’s in it. The Slap stars Jonathan LaPaglia as Hector, Melissa George as Rosie, Sophie Okonedo as Aisha and Alex Dimitriades as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Slap 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 and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slap tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slap (2011)?
- In US, The Slap 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 The Slap worth watching?
- The Slap holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slap?
- The Slap stars Jonathan LaPaglia, Melissa George, Sophie Okonedo, Alex Dimitriades and Essie Davis.
- When was The Slap released?
- The Slap was released in 2011.