The Actors

The Actors (2003)

  • 53% of users liked it
    (3,136 ratings)

Conor McPherson's comedy The Actors stars Michael Caine as an aging never-was performer. Anthony O'Malley (Caine) convinces young colleague and castmate Tom (Dylan Moran) to hone his craft by pretending to be someone he isn't in real life. Tony suggests that they rip off gangster Barreller (Michael… More

R, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By
Conor McPherson
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Apr 17, 2003 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Mark Adams, Hollywood Reporter

    Enjoyable lightweight entertainment and marks stand-up comedian Dylan Moran as an endearing talent to watch.

  • Nev Pierce, BBC

    Yes, it's all rather silly. But it's also all rather fun.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Film C


    Its not too bad of a movie really! I think it could have been funnier but it was fairly amusing really dylan moran did still the show and was by far the funniest but michael caine was brilliant but i wouldnt say it was his best of films!! Lena headey was brilliant as supporting cast… More

  • Anthony L


    I expected more from one of the world?s best actors and one of the world?s funniest comedians but it?s not all bad!

  • Arash X


    Average fun

  • Lady D


    A manic comedy, with it's fair share of comical moments. I think it's the type of film people will enjoy only if they are fans of Dermot Moran, as he is most definitely the star of the show. It's easy watching, quite comical and a fairly original idea

  • Marcus W


    Dylan Moran and Michael Caine play actors who scam some gangsters out of some money. Sounds great, I know. It's not. Things constantly happen that make no sense (they have 50k, but worry about getting to work on time) OR the audience is told what's going to happen in ten… More

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