The Actors (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2003, The Actors is a comedy and crime film directed by Conor McPherson, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. During the run of a particularly awful interpretation of Richard III, the star, Anthony O'Malley, begins to frequent a rough pub to develop his character. He meets Barreller who he discovers owes someone he's never met a considerable sum of money. Seeing an opportunity to make some fast money, O'Malley convinces hapless extra, Tom, to meet Barreller as the debt collector.
Who’s in it. The Actors stars Michael Caine as Anthony O'Malley, Dylan Moran as Tom Quirk, Michael Gambon as Barreller and Lena Headey as Dolores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Actors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Actors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Actors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Actors (2003)?
- In US, The Actors is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Actors worth watching?
- The Actors holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Actors?
- The Actors stars Michael Caine, Dylan Moran, Michael Gambon, Lena Headey and Miranda Richardson.
- When was The Actors released?
- The Actors was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
