The Christophers

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The Christophers

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1h 40m

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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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Adam Graham

Detroit News

1d

A-

Soderbergh, who continues to be our most prolific and unpredictable filmmaker, digs his fingers into this character study with typical curiosity and confidence.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

2d

A-

The verbal parrying is pure delight, smart and sharp. It reflects a very deep understanding of the world of art, the people who create it and the complexities of maneuvering the world of critics, gallery owners, and wealthy collectors.

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David Fear

Rolling Stone

2d

Had The Christophers just been a cross-generational punch-up, the sort of flinty showdown designed to throw off pleasurable sparks, you’d still walk away content. It remains a conduit for two of the best performances you’ll see all year.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

5h

The performances save it

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Andrew Parker

The Gate

1d

8/10

This film is a great example of a work where less is more, and by getting out of the way of his leads, Soderbergh has found another winning formula.

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Michael J. Casey

Metro Arts

1d

4/5

A delight. Julian and Lori are perfect vessels for Solomon and Soderbergh to underline their point: Get distracted by the eye-catching what on the surface, and you’ll miss the genius of the who beneath.

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John B

9h

I cannot imagine how the critics called this no-doze affair a "witty" movie. It was dull, confusing, and ultimately pointless. The main character is an unpleasant dying artist, a role wasted on Ian McKellan, The actor who plays the forger is sometimes mildly interesting, but even she never elicits any sympathy. The ending is a mystery. An all-around terrible movie. I went, I saw, and I came away empty.

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Julie

9h

Superb acting. I was pulled in by the characters.

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lawrence m

12h

Extraordinary acting clever screenplay

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Ghederick Eshmont

18h

Ian McKellen is given some impeccable dialogue

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Amanda C

1d

Sir Ian is ALWAYS wonderful to watch. But the movie is a bit cerebral, Mikaela Coel's character is very inscrutable so her journey (the real importance of the central relationship--) wasn't clear... Also, the film indulges in stereotypes about the Art world, narcissistic artists and left us feeling unsatisfied.

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James D

1d

poignant and joyful. Amazing performances by the leads. big shout out to the set decorators.

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Steven Soderbergh

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Ian McKellen

Julian Sklar

Michaela Coel

Lori Butler

James Corden

Barnaby Sklar

Jessica Gunning

Sallie Milton 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
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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