The Actor(2025)
An unforgettable cinematic odyssey.
The Actor Synopsis
Paul Cole finds himself stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here. As bits and pieces of his past slowly emerge, he attempts to find his way home, but time is slippery, appearances can't be trusted, and it's unclear which of his identities is real.
The Actor (2025) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Duke Johnson, released on March 14, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars André Holland, Gemma Chan, May Calamawy and Tracey Ullman. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Duke Johnson
- Writers:
- Donald E. Westlake, Stephen Cooney, Duke Johnson
- Producers:
- Ken Kao, Duke Johnson, Abigail Spencer
- Cinematographer:
- Joe Passarelli
- Composer:
- Richard Reed Parry
- Production:
- Waypoint Entertainment, Innerlight Films, TPC, Esme Grace Media, Underscore Films
- Status:
- Released
The Actor (2025) Trailer
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The Actor Cast & Crew
Main cast
André Holland
as Paul Cole
Gemma Chan
as Edna
May Calamawy
as May / Benny's Girl / Mattie / Rita / Karen / Lady
Tracey Ullman
as Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman
Toby Jones
as Lieutenant Murray / Artie Bellman / Cabbie / Arnold
Simon McBurney
as Doctor Croft / Doctor Edgarton
Joe Cole
as Nick / Director
Tanya Reynolds
as Judy / Set Dresser / Hailey / Clerk / Frances
Olwen Fouéré
as Judge / Old Lady / Neighbor / Wardrobe Woman / Old Man
Edward Hogg
as Hotel Clerk / Bartender / Makeup Artist
Youssef Kerkour
as Black Jack / Ed / Defense Attorney / Dock Worker
Asim Chaudhry
as Little Jack / Fred / Herbie / Dock Worker
Key crew
Directed by Duke Johnson, written by Donald E. Westlake, Stephen Cooney and Duke Johnson, produced by Ken Kao, Duke Johnson and Abigail Spencer.
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The Actor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Actor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Actor online?
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The Actor (2025) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Actor?
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The main cast of The Actor (2025) includes André Holland, Gemma Chan, May Calamawy, Tracey Ullman and Toby Jones. The film was directed by Duke Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Actor released?
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The Actor was released on March 14, 2025 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Actor worth watching?
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The Actor (2025) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Actor?
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Yes. The official The Actor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.