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The Actor

6.120251h 38mRMovieDramaMysteryThriller

Paul Cole finds himself stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here. As bits and pieces of his past slowly emerge, he attempts to find his way home, but time is slippery, appearances can't be trusted, and it's unclear which of his identities is real.

DirectorDuke Johnson
WritersStephen Cooney·Duke Johnson
ProducersCharlie Kaufman·Ryan Gosling

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Cast · Directed by Duke Johnson

AHAndré Holland
André Holland
Paul Cole
GCGemma Chan
Gemma Chan
Edna
MCMay Calamawy
May Calamawy
May / Benny's Girl / Mattie / Rita / Karen / Lady
TUTracey Ullman
Tracey Ullman
Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman
TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
Lieutenant Murray / Artie Bellman / Cabbie / Arnold
SMSimon McBurney
Simon McBurney
Doctor Croft / Doctor Edgarton
JCJoe Cole
Joe Cole
Nick / Director
TRTanya Reynolds
Tanya Reynolds
Judy / Set Dresser / Hailey / Clerk / Frances
OFOlwen Fouéré
Olwen Fouéré
Judge / Old Lady / Neighbor / Wardrobe Woman / Old Man
EHEdward Hogg
Edward Hogg
Hotel Clerk / Bartender / Makeup Artist
YKYoussef Kerkour
Youssef Kerkour
Black Jack / Ed / Defense Attorney / Dock Worker
ACAsim Chaudhry
Asim Chaudhry
Little Jack / Fred / Herbie / Dock Worker

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The Actor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Actor is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

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