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The Act

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2019
  • 16
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
41K
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POPULARITY
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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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DeeDee Blanchard is overprotective of her daughter Gypsy, who tries to escape her toxic relationship with her mother. Gypsy's quest for independence opens up a Pandora's box of secrets that ... Read allDeeDee Blanchard is overprotective of her daughter Gypsy, who tries to escape her toxic relationship with her mother. Gypsy's quest for independence opens up a Pandora's box of secrets that ultimately leads to murder.DeeDee Blanchard is overprotective of her daughter Gypsy, who tries to escape her toxic relationship with her mother. Gypsy's quest for independence opens up a Pandora's box of secrets that ultimately leads to murder.

  • Creators
    • Nick Antosca
    • Michelle Dean
  • Stars
    • Patricia Arquette
    • Joey King
    • AnnaSophia Robb
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    41K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,470
    198
    • Creators
      • Nick Antosca
      • Michelle Dean
    • Stars
      • Patricia Arquette
      • Joey King
      • AnnaSophia Robb
    • 224User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 18 nominations total

    Episodes8

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    The Act
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    The Act: Season 1
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    Patricia Arquette Relives Her Emmy Win for "Medium"
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    You Couldn't Make Up What Happens on "The Act" With Patricia Arquette
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    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • DeeDee Blanchard
    • 2019
    Joey King
    Joey King
    • Gypsy Rose Blanchard
    • 2019
    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Lacey
    • 2019
    Chloë Sevigny
    Chloë Sevigny
    • Mel
    • 2019
    Calum Worthy
    Calum Worthy
    • Nick Godejohn
    • 2019
    Denitra Isler
    Denitra Isler
    • Shelly
    • 2019
    Rachel Ticotin
    Rachel Ticotin
    • Gina
    • 2019
    Steve Coulter
    Steve Coulter
    • Dr. Evan Harley
    • 2019
    Justin Miles
    Justin Miles
    • 2019
    Ashley Dulaney
    Ashley Dulaney
    • Journalist
    • 2019
    Sawyer Schultz
    Sawyer Schultz
    • Darren
    • 2019
    BettyLynn Allison
    BettyLynn Allison
    • Random Neighbor
    • 2019
    William David Billions
    • Trey
    • 2019
    Ella Harrison
    • Child Gypsy…
    • 2019
    Hanna Harrison
    • Child Gypsy…
    • 2019
    Patricia French
    Patricia French
    • Tina
    • 2019
    Thomas Clay Strickland
    Thomas Clay Strickland
    • Tyler
    • 2019
    Rasheda Randle
    Rasheda Randle
    • Correctional Officer
    • 2019
    • Creators
      • Nick Antosca
      • Michelle Dean
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews224

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    9jasminhegmann

    Watch if you want to know this case

    If you are just watching to see a action loaded spare time filler- you came to the wrong place. This is for people who want to know more, or get to know this case. What happened to Gypsy is a tragedy and every scene and build up is necessary to truly understand the weight of this crime and how it came to the murder. It is pretty intense, but worth every minute...

    All the actors are well chosen and nail their parts. (Gypsys voice is spot on). I personally am happy to see Robb in this production, since she lay low with her acting career for a while. With this part she is back better than ever, and I think she is most gifted to play dramatic roles.
    9amccallister-18502

    True to the events with near flawless acting

    I went into the series not knowing anything about the story and was completely blown away with how intensely everything was done. After watching a few episodes, I tracked down the documentary and read up on what really happened. Seeing the truth and then going back to the series made me realize how wonderfully this series is done. The acting is near flawless and the story seems to be done as true to the events as possible. Obviously, with historical shows, there will be some creative license; but it does seem like the writers took great care to keep it as realistic as possible. I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the story and make up your own mind about the case. I have some very strong opinions, but I want you to go in with a clear head. Whatever your conclusion, I guarantee this series will make you think and leave you with some strong emotions. It's hard to watch, but the story definitely needed to be told.
    9sanjapetrovski1995

    Joey King was AMAZING!

    I have watched both the original HBO documentary about this case and this show and the greatest impression is without a doubt the way Joey King portrayed Gypsy Rose! Amazing and so convincing, well done!
    9krybacki-18216

    Patricia Arquette is a Revelation

    She just keeps getting better and better. Her turn as Dee Dee Blanchard is even more riveting than her role in Escape from Dannemora. Hulu hits another home run.
    8Xaliven

    A truely brilliant show

    I had chills watching the first episode and the acting is just amazing. I'm not really the type of person who would review a show or anything but I really want this show to do well and that's why I recommend it to anyone who's interested in the story even a little.

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

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 2019 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hulu
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • L'acte
    • Filming locations
      • Effingham County, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Writ Large
      • Cool House
      • Eat the Cat
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      1 hour
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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