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The Christophers

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Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) Dec 6
3.5/4
The Christophers is a charming and challenging tennis match between two opposing acting styles, one of them confident with the certainty of youth and the other with the mastery of old age. Go to Full Review Chase Hutchinson TheWrap Sep 21
In the end, this film about artists becomes a work of art in its own right. The more you look at it, the more its many components reveal themselves to you. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sep 11
What works best about 'The Christophers' is embedded in the performances and characters played by McKellen and Coel, coming at each other with entirely different temperatures. Go to Full Review Doug Jamieson The Jam Report Oct 25
3/5
The film is confined, conversational, and intellectual, yet occasionally too restrained for its own good. Go to Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Region Free Oct 2
4/5
The Christophers is a finely tuned, often impeccably acted, and thoroughly compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food. It's a delight to spend time with. Go to Full Review Brooke Obie Black Girl Watching Sep 20
A heart-warming story of a man in the twilight of his life who finds hope and renewed energy for one last hurrah in a pupil and teacher he never saw coming. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Steven Soderbergh

Director

Michaela Coel

Actor

Ian McKellen

Actor

Jessica Gunning

Actor

James Corden

Actor

Ed Solomon

Screenwriter
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The Christophers

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Movie Info

Director
Steven Soderbergh
Producer
Jim Parks, Iain Canning
Screenwriter
Ed Solomon
Production Co
Department M, Butler & Sklar Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m