
The Christophers follows the uneasy alliance between a young artist hired to finish an aging painter’s abandoned portrait series and the eccentric, sharp-tongued painter himself, whose children secretly scheme to profit from the works. The film offers a witty exploration of art, legacy, and manipulation, powered by the on-screen chemistry between Ian McKellen’s flamboyant Julian Sklar and Michaela Coel’s reserved Lori Butler.
Critics praised Steven Soderbergh’s sly direction, Ed Solomon’s sharp script, and its rich performances, earning a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and being lauded as one of McKellen’s finest roles.
Run time: 1h 40m
Certificate: 15
- Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:40 pm