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The Christophers

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A once-celebrated artist's children enlist a forger to access his unfinished canvases in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance.

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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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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Daily Mail (UK) May 18
4/5
The Christophers can feel stagey at times, but there are enough playful rug-pulls to keep viewers engaged. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) May 18
Soderbergh has such a cinematic eye. Go to Full Review Marina Ashioti Little White Lies May 18
4/5
Ed Solomon’s simple yet smart screenplay even sets The Christophers apart from Soderbergh’s recent genre exercises, which, in comparison, feel a lot more reserved and lacking in personality. Go to Full Review Filipe Freitas Always Good Movies 1d
4/5
The Christophers is polished with a subtle indie sensibility, its pacing effective and its storytelling rich with ideas and art-related discussion points. Go to Full Review Cain Noble-Davies FILMINK (Australia) 2d
15.5/20
… an enriching look at art and the complicated relationships we share with it. Go to Full Review Kevin Harley Radio Times 4d
4/5
The Christophers is a brush-stroked pleasure from a master director at work and play. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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FJ May 13 The Christophers really worked for me, but Michaela Coel is what made it stick. Such a natural, deeply human performance that never feels forced for a second. The film itself feels raw, messy, and emotionally honest. See more Mr Hollywood May 8 The art parts are pretentious. The other parts dragged on and on. Too much none interesting dialogue See more Dianne May 6 Superb acting/script. See more ryan j Apr 29 Fantastic movie! They don’t make enough smart dramedies like this these days. Excellent performances from both leads, too. See more jesse v Apr 28 A young very very patient artist works for an old British artist that has a rich art collection and listens to him ramble and each other calls out their bluff. Good performances but need action from the characters rather than speak art jargon. See more Brian Apr 27 It was a little bit of a slow start , but then I really enjoyed the movie See more Read all reviews
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Steven Soderbergh

Director

Ian McKellen

Julian Sklar

Michaela Coel

Lori Butler

James Corden

Barnaby Sklar

Jessica Gunning

Sallie Milton Sklar

Daniel Fearn

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Movie Info

Synopsis A once-celebrated artist's children enlist a forger to access his unfinished canvases in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance.
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
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2026
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.6M
Runtime
1h 40m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)