The Christophers

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The Christophers

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Desperate for an inheritance, two siblings conspire to forge their father's unfinished paintings so they become valuable after his death.

Critics Consensus

A sly caper carried off with director Steven Soderbergh's characteristic panache, The Christophers is a superb two-hander featuring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel at their very best.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

1d

3.5/4

An electrifying Ian McKellen hits a new career peak and takes an early shot at Oscar in Steven Soderbergh’s unmissable tale of an artist and his forger, played by the brilliant Michaela Coel.

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Alison Willmore

New York Magazine/Vulture

1d

For all the undercurrents about fame, commodification, and reputation that flow through The Christophers, at its core is a more plaintive lament about what it feels like to love something that doesn’t love you back.

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Amy Nicholson

Los Angeles Times

2d

Out of magnanimity, I’ll liken this trifle to a Rothko. The more I think about "The Christophers," the more I imagine it has interesting layers. But I won’t fault anyone who just sees a simple square.

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Joseph Robinson

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

2d

3.5/5

McKellen and Cole shine, even if The Christophers could stand to lose some excess.

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

2d

B+

With Steve Soderbergh directing and Ian McKellen leading the cast, one has every right to expect that 'The Christophers' will be enjoyable—and the twisty dramedy is, though...it's a relatively lightweight piece.

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Melinda

3h

Great movie! Lived the storyline and characters!!

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Suzanne L

4h

Wonderful emotional portrayal of the crazy crazy world of modern ar.t. Ian is spectacular and so if the female..

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Gerard

2d

Very enjoyable and entertaining. Ian Mckellen is terrific and the young woman playing his Assistant was outstanding. Worth seeing

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Steven Soderbergh

Director

Michaela Coel

Lori Butler

Ian McKellen

Julian Sklar

Jessica Gunning

Sallie Milton Sklar

James Corden

Barnaby Sklar

Daniel Fearn

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Synopsis

Desperate for an inheritance, two siblings conspire to forge their father's unfinished paintings so they become valuable after his death.

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Producer: Iain Canning, Jim Parks
Screenwriter: Ed Solomon
Distributor: NEON
Production Co: Department M, Butler & Sklar Productions
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 10, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 40m

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