Ian McKellen’s new movie, The Christophers, which was recently in theaters, is now streaming at home. The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh and features Michaela Coel (known for I May Destroy You), Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer), and James Corden (Gavin & Stacey) alongside McKellen.
The story centers on an aging, unconventional painter who left a famous series of paintings incomplete. His children, motivated by greed, employ an artist to befriend him and secretly finish the series, hoping to profit from it.
However, she ends up striking a genuine friendship with the old man.
You can’t stream The Christophers on any subscription service right now, but you can purchase or rent it digitally from platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube.
Across the board, the rental price is currently £15.99, while the purchase price is £19.99.
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The film has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, earning a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 171 reviews.
LAist called the film “really wonderful, very funny, but also sort of moving.” Rolling Stone highlighted the chemistry of the lead actors, saying they transformed a quirky story about the art world into a truly special piece of art.
According to The Guardian, this work is incredibly exciting, humorous, and refreshing – like having a strong drink before noon. They also praised its quick pace, clever writing, and how it subtly handles important story developments without being overly emotional.
According to Empire magazine, this film works well because of three key things: Steven Soderbergh’s subtle and clever directing style keeps you hooked, the script by Ed Solomon is sharp-witted and full of unexpected twists, and both Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel deliver outstanding performances.
The Christophers is available to buy and rent now on various digital storefronts.
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2026-07-20 15:19