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The Act

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 7h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
30K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,067
35
Patricia Arquette and Joey King in The Act (2019)
"The Act" is a seasonal anthology series that tells stranger-than-fiction true crime stories. The first season follows Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother. Her quest for independence opens a Pandora's box of secrets, one that ultimately leads to murder.
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Dee Dee Blanchard is overprotective of her daughter, Gypsy, who is trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her mother. Gypsy's quest for independence opens up a Pandora's box of... Read allDee Dee Blanchard is overprotective of her daughter, Gypsy, who is trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her mother. Gypsy's quest for independence opens up a Pandora's box of secrets, which ultimately leads to murder.Dee Dee Blanchard is overprotective of her daughter, Gypsy, who is trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her mother. Gypsy's quest for independence opens up a Pandora's box of secrets, which ultimately leads to murder.

  • Creators
    • Nick Antosca
    • Michelle Dean
  • Stars
    • Patricia Arquette
    • Joey King
    • AnnaSophia Robb
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,067
    35
    • Creators
      • Nick Antosca
      • Michelle Dean
    • Stars
      • Patricia Arquette
      • Joey King
      • AnnaSophia Robb
    • 199User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 18 nominations total

    Episodes8

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    TopTop-rated1 Season2019

    Videos6

    Why "The Act" Is Peak True Crime Melodrama
    Clip 3:34
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
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    The Act
    Trailer 1:53
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    The Act: Season 1
    Trailer 0:28
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    Patricia Arquette Relives Her Emmy Win for "Medium"
    Video 1:46
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    You Couldn't Make Up What Happens on "The Act" With Patricia Arquette
    Video 0:49
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    Calum Worthy in The Act (2019)
    Patricia Arquette and Joey King in The Act (2019)
    Patricia Arquette and Joey King in The Act (2019)
    Patricia Arquette in The Act (2019)
    Patricia Arquette and Joey King in The Act (2019)
    Joey King and AnnaSophia Robb in The Act (2019)
    Patricia Arquette and Joey King in The Act (2019)
    Patricia Arquette and Joey King in The Act (2019)
    Joey King in The Act (2019)
    Patricia Arquette and Joey King in The Act (2019)
    Patricia Arquette and Joey King in The Act (2019)
    Patricia Arquette and Joey King in The Act (2019)

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    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Dee Dee Blanchard
    Joey King
    Joey King
    • Gypsy Rose Blanchard
    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Lacey
    Chloë Sevigny
    Chloë Sevigny
    • Mel
    Calum Worthy
    Calum Worthy
    • Nick Godejohn
    Denitra Isler
    Denitra Isler
    • Shelly
    Rachel Ticotin
    Rachel Ticotin
    • Gina
    Steve Coulter
    Steve Coulter
    • Dr. Evan Harley
    Justin Miles
    Justin Miles
    Ashley Dulaney
    Ashley Dulaney
    • Journalist
    Sawyer Schultz
    Sawyer Schultz
    • Darren
    BettyLynn Allison
    BettyLynn Allison
    • Random Neighbor
    William David Billions
    • Trey
    Ella Harrison
    • Child Gypsy…
    Hanna Harrison
    • Child Gypsy…
    Patricia French
    Patricia French
    • Tina
    Thomas Clay Strickland
    Thomas Clay Strickland
    • Tyler
    Rasheda Randle
    Rasheda Randle
    • Correctional Officer
    • Creators
      • Nick Antosca
      • Michelle Dean
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Joey King shaved her head for the fourth time for this role.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #2.134 (2019)

    User reviews199

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    8/10
    A truely brilliant show
    I had chills watching the first episode and the acting is just amazing. I'm not really the type of person who would review a show or anything but I really want this show to do well and that's why I recommend it to anyone who's interested in the story even a little.
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    FAQ2

    • Who plays the Wolverine (Scott) in Episode 2 & 3? He's cute but I couldn't find his name among cast members listed on the page.
    • Why is Rachel Ticotin, who plays the homicide detective, credited in the show credits, but not here in the IMDb cast credits?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hulu
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 惡行
    • Filming locations
      • Effingham County, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Writ Large
      • Cool House
      • Eat the Cat
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      7 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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