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The Act

Seeing is deceiving.

7.6(5,168)20191 season
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Where to watch The Act in Australia

The Act is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 May 2026.

About The Act

The Act is a 2019 web series in the Drama and Crime genres, created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean, starring Patricia Arquette, Joey King and AnnaSophia Robb. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on Hulu. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 5,168 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Act in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

Gypsy Blanchard struggles to deal with the toxic relationship with her overprotective mother, but her attempts to free herself lead to murder.

Seasons (1)

  • Miniseries8 episodes · 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Act in Australia?+

In Australia, The Act is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Act on Netflix?+

The Act is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How many seasons of The Act are there?+

The Act has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Act?+

The Act stars Patricia Arquette, Joey King, AnnaSophia Robb, Chloë Sevigny and Calum Worthy.

When did The Act come out?+

The Act is a 2019 web series created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean.

What genre is The Act?+

The Act is Drama and Crime series.

Who created The Act?+

The Act was created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean.

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