The Act
“Seeing is deceiving.”
Gypsy Blanchard struggles to deal with the toxic relationship with her overprotective mother, but her attempts to free herself lead to murder.
Where to watch The Act in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Act there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Act streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | iciTouTV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Act
The Act is a 2019 English-language drama and crime series created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean. The cast is led by Patricia Arquette, Joey King, AnnaSophia Robb. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 5200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.
The Act was produced by UCP, Eat the Cat, and Writ Large and made in United States of America. It was first aired on March 20, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Nick Antosca, Michelle Dean
- First aired
- March 20, 2019
- Last aired
- May 1, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (8 episodes)
- Network
- Hulu
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- UCP, Eat the Cat, Writ Large
The Act cast & crew
The Act was created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean.
The cast features Patricia Arquette as Dee Dee Blanchard, Joey King as Gypsy Rose Blanchard, AnnaSophia Robb as Lacey, Chloë Sevigny as Mel, and Calum Worthy as Nick Godejohn.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jeff Russo, cinematography is by Zachary Galler, and it was produced by Nick Antosca and Gregory Shephard.
Is The Act worth watching?
The Act holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 5,173 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 8 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and crime, The Act is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Act
In United States, you can stream The Act on Hulu, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Act
Patricia Arquette
Dee Dee Blanchard
Joey King
Gypsy Rose Blanchard
AnnaSophia Robb
Lacey
Chloë Sevigny
Mel
Calum Worthy
Nick Godejohn
The Act — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Act in United States?
The Act is streaming on Hulu in United States.
▸Is The Act on Hulu?
Yes — The Act is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is The Act in?
The Act is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Act are there?
The Act has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.
▸What is The Act rated?
The Act is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 5,173 ratings.
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