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The Act

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20192019
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
27K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
588
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
27K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
588
87
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    • Creators
      • Nick Antosca
      • Michelle Dean
    • Stars
      • Patricia Arquette
      • Joey King
      • AnnaSophia Robb
    Top credits
    • Creators
      • Nick Antosca
      • Michelle Dean
    • Stars
      • Patricia Arquette
      • Joey King
      • AnnaSophia Robb
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 197User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 18 nominations total

    Episodes8

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    1 Season
    2019

    Videos6

    Why "The Act" Is Peak True Crime Melodrama
    Clip 3:34
    Why "The Act" Is Peak True Crime Melodrama
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    Official Trailer
    The Act
    Trailer 1:53
    The Act
    The Act: Season 1
    Trailer 0:28
    The Act: Season 1
    Patricia Arquette Relives Her Emmy Win for "Medium"
    Video 1:46
    Patricia Arquette Relives Her Emmy Win for "Medium"
    You Couldn't Make Up What Happens on "The Act" With Patricia Arquette
    Video 0:49
    You Couldn't Make Up What Happens on "The Act" With Patricia Arquette

    Photos52

    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
    8 episodes8 eps • 2019
    Joey King
    Joey King
    • Gypsy Rose Blanchard
    8 episodes8 eps • 2019
    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Lacey
    6 episodes6 eps • 2019
    Chloë Sevigny
    Chloë Sevigny
    • Mel
    6 episodes6 eps • 2019
    Calum Worthy
    Calum Worthy
    • Nick Godejohn
    5 episodes5 eps • 2019
    Denitra Isler
    Denitra Isler
    • Shelly
    5 episodes5 eps • 2019
    Rachel Ticotin
    Rachel Ticotin
    • Gina
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019
    Steve Coulter
    Steve Coulter
    • Dr. Evan Harley
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Justin Miles
    Justin Miles3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Ashley Dulaney
    Ashley Dulaney
    • Journalist
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    Sawyer Schultz
    Sawyer Schultz
    • Darren
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    BettyLynn Allison
    BettyLynn Allison
    • Random Neighbor
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    William David Billions
    • Trey
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    Ella Harrison
    • Child Gypsy…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    Hanna Harrison
    • Child Gypsy…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    Patricia French
    Patricia French
    • Tina
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    Thomas Clay Strickland
    Thomas Clay Strickland
    • Tyler
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    Rasheda Randle
    Rasheda Randle
    • Correctional Officer
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    • Creators
      • Nick Antosca
      • Michelle Dean
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Joey King shaved her head for the 4th time for this role.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #2.134 (2019)

    User reviews197

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Oh, Patty! You've done it again!
    This show is absolutely FANTASTIC! I had goosebumps pretty much the entire way through the first episode. It's shot beautifully and the acting is incredible. Joey King is indistinguishable from the real Gypsy, and Patricia Arquette is a revelation! God, I love that woman.

    The only thing I don't like about it is that it isn't bingeable! Come on, Hulu! Gives us what we want!!!
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    • nunya6552
    • Mar 22, 2019

    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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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