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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

Where to watch

Hulu

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Duke Johnson

May / Benny's Girl / Mattie / Rita / Karen / Lady

Tracey Ullman

Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman

Toby Jones

Lieutenant Murray / Artie Bellman / Cabbie / Arnold

Simon McBurney

Doctor Croft / Doctor Edgarton

Joe Cole

Nick / Director

Tanya Reynolds

Judy / Set Dresser / Hailey / Clerk / Frances

Olwen Fouéré

Judge / Old Lady / Neighbor / Wardrobe Woman / Old Man

Edward Hogg

Hotel Clerk / Bartender / Makeup Artist

Youssef Kerkour

Black Jack / Ed / Defense Attorney / Dock Worker

Asim Chaudhry

Little Jack / Fred / Herbie / Dock Worker

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The Actor — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Actor?

The Actor is streaming on Hulu and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Actor on Netflix?

No, The Actor is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Hulu and Kanopy.

Is The Actor on Amazon Prime Video?

The Actor isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Actor for free?

The Actor is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.