Acting Out (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1978, Acting Out is a drama and documentary film directed by Ralph Rosenblum, running about 83 minutes. “You and Your Fantasy on Film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This unusual documentary-style feature starts with ordinary people discussing their private erotic desires; what sets it apart from other documentaries, which often feature a lot of talk, is that in this experimental film, 10 of the subjects then act out their most intimate fantasies. Carl Gurevich and Ralph Rosenblum (the acclaimed editor of Woody Allen's comedies Annie Hall and Sleeper) co-direct this daring peek into the human sexual psyche.
Who’s in it. Acting Out stars Robert Kerman as Professional Repertory Company, Victoria Corsaut as Professional Repertory Company, Jennifer Jordan as Professional Repertory Company and Michael Gaunt as Professional Repertory Company, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Acting Out has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Acting Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Acting Out tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Acting Out (1978)?
- In US, Acting Out is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Acting Out worth watching?
- Acting Out holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Acting Out?
- Acting Out stars Robert Kerman, Victoria Corsaut, Jennifer Jordan, Michael Gaunt and Roger Caine.
- When was Acting Out released?
- Acting Out was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.