The Act of Reading
2021, English. Directed by Mark Blumberg.
A voyage of self-discovery...
A retired high school English teacher is confronted by a former student who failed her class 15 years prior. He then involves her in a feature-length presentation on Moby-Dick and the science of reading.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 16 February 2021
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How long is The Act of Reading?
The Act of Reading runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Act of Reading have a post-credits scene?
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The Act of Reading parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Act of Reading is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Act of Reading on?
The Act of Reading is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Act of Reading?
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Who directed The Act of Reading?
The Act of Reading (2021) was directed by Mark Blumberg and stars Peter Bergman, Alissa Blumberg, Kristofer Blumberg.