The Act (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2019, The Act is a drama, crime and mystery series. “Seeing is deceiving.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A seasonal anthology series that tells startling, stranger-than-fiction true crime stories with the first season following Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother.
Who’s in it. The Act stars Patricia Arquette as Dee Dee Blanchard, Joey King as Gypsy Rose Blanchard, AnnaSophia Robb as Lacey and Chloë Sevigny as Mel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Act has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Act page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Act tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Act (2019)?
- In US, The Act is available to stream on Hulu, and 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 Act worth watching?
- The Act holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Act?
- The Act stars Patricia Arquette, Joey King, AnnaSophia Robb, Chloë Sevigny and Calum Worthy.
- When was The Act released?
- The Act was released in 2019.