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Act of Will

4.619891 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Three beautiful women – grandmother, mother and daughter – struggle bravely through five eventful decades of hidden love, high drama and sudden death. From 1926 to present day, from the Yorkshire Dales to London, Paris and New York, how…

DirectorDon Sharp
WriterJill Hyem

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 15, 1989
E2
Episode 2
Sep 22, 1989
E3
Episode 3
Sep 29, 1989
E4
Episode 4
Oct 6, 1989

Cast · Directed by Don Sharp

SGSerena Gordon
Serena Gordon
Gwen
MJ
Melanie Jessop
Laurette Crowther
LBLynsey Baxter
Lynsey Baxter
Jane Sedgewick
EHElizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley
Christina

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Act of Will — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Act of Will?

Act of Will is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Act of Will on Netflix?

No, Act of Will is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel.

Is Act of Will on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Act of Will is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Act of Will for free?

Act of Will is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

How many seasons are in Act of Will?

Act of Will has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1989.

Are all episodes of Act of Will out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Act of Will are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Act of Will?

No — Act of Will ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Act of Will based on a book?

Yes — Act of Will is based on a book or novel.