The Act
1984, English. Directed by Sig Shore.
Blackmail, a complex heist, and political snakery collide into a complicated caper full of disguises and surprises, where it's never clear who's really working for whom.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Act is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 August 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Lipsyte
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The Act: quick answers
Is The Act worth watching?
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How long is The Act?
The Act runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Act have a post-credits scene?
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The Act parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Act is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Act on?
The Act is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Act?
If you liked The Act, try Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer, 2 Guns, Sheroes.
Who directed The Act?
The Act (1984) was directed by Sig Shore and stars Robert Ginty, Sarah Langenfeld, Nicolas Surovy.