Acts of Desperation
2018, English. Directed by Richard Friedman.
Desperate people do desperate things.
A desperate cop on the edge is obsessed over the fact that his beautiful but desperate wife is having an affair. At the same time, he tracks a desperately shrewd bank robber who is falling in love with a desperately obsessed woman whose life he just saved from suicide. As if that's not enough, he is also being blackmailed by two desperately unhinged street criminals who will stop at nothing to get their money. Time is running out for all of them as their worlds collide in in this intensely unique and desperately compelling and unpredictable thriller!
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Details
- Released
- 9 December 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nathan Illsley
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How long is Acts of Desperation?
Acts of Desperation runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Acts of Desperation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Acts of Desperation is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Acts of Desperation on?
Acts of Desperation isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Acts of Desperation?
If you liked Acts of Desperation, try Frank and Penelope, Hider in the House, Chief of Station.
Who directed Acts of Desperation?
Acts of Desperation (2018) was directed by Richard Friedman and stars Paul Sorvino, Kira Reed Lorsch, Jason Gedrick.