The Act(2020)
Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love
The Act Synopsis
In 1965 - the eve of decriminalization for acts of male homosexuality in the U.K. - Matthews, a young gay man at odds with the world, discovers love, sex, and a new family in the backstreets and underground bars of Soho.
The Act (2020) is a drama film directed by Thomas Hescott, released on October 28, 2020 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Samuel Barnett, Simon Lennon, Cyril Nri and Annette Badland. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Hescott
- Writers:
- Pete Lawson, Thomas Hescott, Matthew Baldwin
- Producers:
- Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Fergusson
- Production:
- 130 Elektra Films, Cinema Hades, Hades Films
- Status:
- Released
The Act (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Act before you stream it.
The Act Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samuel Barnett
as Matthews
Simon Lennon
as Jimmy
Cyril Nri
as Edna May
Annette Badland
as Flo
Ian Hallard
as Emmeline
- Matthew Baldwin
Matthew Baldwin
as Christabelle
Jim Conway
as Detective
Tracy Anne Green
as Deardrie
- Zara Cooke
Zara Cooke
as Prostitute
- Simon Robins
Simon Robins
as Police Officer
- Simon Donohue
Simon Donohue
as Police Officer
David Alexander
as Police Officer
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Hescott, written by Pete Lawson, Thomas Hescott and Matthew Baldwin, produced by Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano.
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The Act Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Act – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Act online?
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The Act (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Act?
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The main cast of The Act (2020) includes Samuel Barnett, Simon Lennon, Cyril Nri, Annette Badland and Ian Hallard. The film was directed by Thomas Hescott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Act released?
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The Act was released on October 28, 2020 and runs for 18m.
Is The Act worth watching?
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The Act (2020) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Act?
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Yes. The official The Act trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.