Bad Actress (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2011, Bad Actress is a comedy film directed by Robert Lee King, running about 87 minutes. “She's not bad. She just acts that way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alyssa Rampart Pillage is a washed up TV queen whose career has been reduced to starring in commercials for her husband Bernie’s appliance empire. When their tree hugging daughter Topanga dies in a tragic golf ball accident, Bernie goes off the spiritual deep end and tries to give away their fortune with disastrous results. But what starts off as tragedy quickly turns into career re-invention for Alyssa. And as the body counts rises, so does her star.
Who’s in it. Bad Actress stars Beth Broderick as Alyssa Rampart-Pillage, Chris Mulkey as Bernie Pillage, Whitney Able as Rebecca Pillage and Vincent Ventresca as Morris Pillage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Bad Actress has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Actress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Actress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Actress (2011)?
- In US, Bad Actress is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Actress worth watching?
- Bad Actress holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Actress?
- Bad Actress stars Beth Broderick, Chris Mulkey, Whitney Able, Vincent Ventresca and Nathan Lee Graham.
- When was Bad Actress released?
- Bad Actress was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.