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2015 – · Series · 1h · TV-14

The Slap

CriticsCritics: 62
AudienceAudience: 6.0

During a family gathering, a hot-headed guest slaps a misbehaving child, abruptly ending the celebration and prompting threats of legal action. As the fallout spreads through the group, friendships, family bonds, personal values, and hidden tensions are tested in this drama about the complicated consequences of one controversial act.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like morally charged ensemble dramas and stories that examine difficult family conflicts; Not for you if you prefer fast plots, subtle drama, or uncomplicated heroes.

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Cast

Brian CoxMelissa GeorgeDenise ScilabraLucas HedgesMarin IrelandMakenzie LeighThandiwe NewtonZachary Quinto

Directors

Ken OlinLisa CholodenkoMichael Morris

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