Act One (2026 film)
2026 American film by Sophia Takal
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Act One is a 2026 American psychological thriller film written, produced and directed by Sophia Takal. It stars Ella Beatty, Ari Graynor, Nate Mann, Elizabeth Reaser, Sinclair Daniel, Robert Sean Leonard and Tavi Gevinson.
- Allison Rose Carter
- Julie Christeas
- Jon Read
- Stephanie Roush
- Sophia Takal
- Julie Waters
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| Directed by | Sophia Takal |
| Written by | Sophia Takal |
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| Cinematography | Robert Leitzell |
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| Music by | Jonathan Goldsmith |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 10, 2026.
Cast
- Ella Beatty as Hannah
- Ari Graynor as Melanie Saunders
- Nate Mann as Henry
- Elizabeth Reaser as Julie[1]
- Sinclair Daniel as Aggie
- Robert Sean Leonard
- Tavi Gevinson as Gracie Thomas
Production
Principal photography took place in May 2025 on a psychological thriller film written, produced, and directed by Sophia Takal.[2] In April 2026, the film was selected to be screened at the Tribeca Festival.[3]
Release
Act One premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 10, 2026.[4][5]
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 7.4/10.[6]