The Act
2020, English. Directed by Thomas Hescott.
Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love
In 1965 - the eve of decriminalization for acts of male homosexuality in the U.K. - Matthews, a young gay man at odds with the world, discovers love, sex, and a new family in the backstreets and underground bars of Soho.
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 28 October 2020
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Pete Lawson, Matthew Baldwin, Thomas Hescott
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The Act runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
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The Act isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Act?
If you liked The Act, try Prick Up Your Ears, Judy, Night and the City.
Who directed The Act?
The Act (2020) was directed by Thomas Hescott and stars Samuel Barnett, Simon Lennon, Cyril Nri.