The Leading Actor (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, The Leading Actor is a comedy film directed by Paula Markovitch, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man from the suburbs of Iztapalapa in Mexico City is casted as the lead actor for a new film. When the film opens at the Berlinale, he is consterned about how European people views Latin American films just as a sort of misery porn.
Who’s in it. The Leading Actor stars Sofía Espinosa, Marcelo Cerón and Antonio Vega.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Leading Actor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sooner Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Leading Actor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Leading Actor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Leading Actor (2019)?
- In GB, The Leading Actor is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Leading Actor worth watching?
- The Leading Actor holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Leading Actor?
- The Leading Actor stars Sofía Espinosa, Marcelo Cerón and Antonio Vega.
- When was The Leading Actor released?
- The Leading Actor was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.