The Christophers

The Christophers

April 17, 2026
Art can be copied. Artists cannot.

Details About the Film

Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) used to be a star of London’s 1960’s and 70’s pop art explosion, but he hasn’t picked up a brush in decades and has no money to his name. Desperate for an inheritance, his two estranged children hire art restorer and former forger Lori (Michaela Coel) to pose as a new studio assistant for Julian in order to complete 8 unfinished canvases so that they can be “discovered” upon his death.

Rating:
R
Director(s): Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, James Corden, Ferdy Roberts
Year Released: 2026
Runtime: 100 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language(s): English
Accessibility Options: ListenTech (Hearing Impaired / Personal Amplified Audio Receiver w/optional T-Coil loop)CaptiView (Hearing Impaired / Personal Closed-Caption Device)Fidelio (Visually Impaired / Personal Descriptive Audio Device with optional T-Coil loop)

Film Reviews

"A heart-warming story of a man in the twilight of his life who finds hope and renewed energy for one last hurrah in a pupil and teacher he never saw coming."

–Brooke Obie, Black Girl Watching

"The Christophers is a finely tuned, often impeccably acted, and thoroughly compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food. It's a delight to spend time with."

–Joonatan Itkonen, Region Free

"Few are going to rate The Christophers as top-tier Soderbergh, but it bats about ideas pertaining to art, commerce, ownership and legacy with dexterous aplomb and boasts two equally superb leads who make the material crackle." 

–David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

 

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