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The Slap

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The Slap

"One moment will change a family forever."

2015- 2015

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

5.9(35 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

Hector and his wife Aisha plan a party for family and friends, but the day doesn't turn out as they expected when Hector's hot-headed cousin Harry slaps a misbehaving child. The party ends abruptly with the child's parents threatening legal action, and a chain of events is ignited that will uncover secrets, challenge core values, and leave the party guests and hosts forever changed.

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Production Companies

Universal Television

Matchbox Pictures

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Manolis

Melissa George

Melissa George

Rosie

Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges

Ritchie

Marin Ireland

Marin Ireland

Sandi

Makenzie Leigh

Makenzie Leigh

Connie

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton

Aisha

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto

Harry

Thomas Sadoski

Thomas Sadoski

Gary

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Hector

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Anouk

Creative team

Created by: Jon Robin Baitz
Walter F. Parkes
Showrunner: Walter F. Parkes
Michael McMahon
Produced by: Rudd Simmons

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