The Christophers

Film • 2026 • Comedy, Drama

The Christophers

The Christophers

The estranged children of a once-famous artist hire a forger to complete his unfinished works so they can be "discovered" and sold after his death.

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Cast & Crew

Steven SoderberghDirector
Ed SolomonScreenplay
Michaela CoelLori Butler
Ian McKellenJulian Sklar
Jessica GunningSally Sklar
James CordenBarnaby Sklar
Ferdy RobertsOwen Appleton
Tilly BotsfordEsme
Lucy McCormickLori's Flatmate #1
Le FilLori's Flatmate #2
Daniel FearnLocksmith
Dmitri ProkopievFood Truck Patron
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Details

Status	Released
Release	April 10, 2026
Origins	United States of America
Genres	Comedy Drama

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Reviews

Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel Are a Perfect Mismatch in The Christophers Alison Willmore • vulture.com
Peter Travers reviews "The Christophers" The Travers Take • thetraverstake.com
Toronto Report III: "Hamnet," "Frankenstein" and more Ty Burr's Watch List • tyburrswatchlist.com
What to Watch on TV and at the Movies This Week AARP • aarp.org
‘The Christophers’ Review: Michaela Coel’s Steely Self-Possession and Ian McKellen’s Scalding Wit Are an Irresistible Match in Steven Soderbergh’s Tart Art Comedy David Rooney • hollywoodreporter.com
Review: Ian McKellen is at his gasbag best in the art-world dramedy 'The Christophers' Los Angeles Times • latimes.com
‘The Christophers’ Review: This Crime Movie Will Steal Your Heart ScreenCrush • screencrush.com
An Artists’ Duel Proves Restorative in “The Christophers” Justin Chang • newyorker.com
'The Christophers' Review: Steven Soderbergh's Chamber Drama Is a Riveting Meditation on Art Chase Hutchinson • thewrap.com
‘The Christophers’ review: Steven Soderbergh’s witty chamber piece stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel Screen • screendaily.com

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