

The Slap
“One moment will change a family forever.”
Hector and his wife Aisha plan a party for family and friends, but the day doesn't turn out as they expected when Hector's hot-headed cousin Harry slaps a misbehaving child. The party ends abruptly with the child's parents threatening legal action, and a chain of events is ignited that will uncover secrets, challenge core values, and leave the party guests and hosts forever changed.
Where to watch The Slap in United States
Click a service to open The Slap there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Slap streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Slap
The Slap is a 2015 English-language drama series created by Jon Robin Baitz and Walter F. Parkes. The cast is led by Brian Cox, Melissa George, Lucas Hedges. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.
The Slap was produced by Universal Television and Matchbox Pictures. It was first aired on February 12, 2015, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Jon Robin Baitz, Walter F. Parkes
- First aired
- February 12, 2015
- Last aired
- April 2, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (8 episodes)
- Network
- NBC
- Production
- Universal Television, Matchbox Pictures
The Slap cast & crew
The Slap was created by Jon Robin Baitz and Walter F. Parkes.
The cast features Brian Cox as Manolis, Melissa George as Rosie, Lucas Hedges as Ritchie, Marin Ireland as Sandi, Makenzie Leigh as Connie, and Thandiwe Newton as Aisha.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jon Ehrlich and it was produced by Rudd Simmons and Walter F. Parkes.
Is The Slap worth watching?
With 1 season and 8 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, The Slap is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Slap
In United States, you can stream The Slap on The Roku Channel, 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 Slap

Brian Cox
Manolis

Melissa George
Rosie

Lucas Hedges
Ritchie

Marin Ireland
Sandi

Makenzie Leigh
Connie

Thandiwe Newton
Aisha

Zachary Quinto
Harry

Thomas Sadoski
Gary

Peter Sarsgaard
Hector

Uma Thurman
Anouk
Maria Tucci
Koula

Dylan Schombing
Hugo
The Slap — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Slap in United States?
The Slap is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is The Slap on The Roku Channel?
Yes — The Slap is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Slap in?
The Slap is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Slap are there?
The Slap has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.
▸What is The Slap rated?
The Slap is rated TV-14. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 34 ratings.











