# The Christophers (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-christophers/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 72% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Steven Soderbergh |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
| Runtime | 105 min |

## Quick answer

The Christophers (2026) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Soderbergh's 88% Tomatometer chamber piece splits critics and crowds — Coel and McKellen's two-hander is awards-season c Critics and audiences diverge (88% critic vs 72% audience). Metascore 80/100. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.

## Critics consensus

Soderbergh's 88% Tomatometer chamber piece splits critics and crowds — Coel and McKellen's two-hander is awards-season catnip, but the film's dry wit and refusal to sentimentalize leave some audiences wanting a warmer landing.

## Synopsis

Two generations of a fractured London family reunite under one roof when an aging patriarch's health forces uncomfortable reckonings about money, faith, and the stories they tell about themselves. Steven Soderbergh shoots the Christophers with his trademark speed and intimacy, letting Michaela Coel and Ian McKellen spar in rooms that feel both claustrophobic and unexpectedly tender.

## Cast

Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Christophers worth watching?**
The Christophers holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Soderbergh's 88% Tomatometer chamber piece splits critics and crowds — Coel and McKellen's two-hander is awards-season catnip, but the film's dry wit and refusal to sentimentalize leave some audiences wanting a warmer landing.

**What is The Christophers about?**
Two generations of a fractured London family reunite under one roof when an aging patriarch's health forces uncomfortable reckonings about money, faith, and the stories they tell about themselves. Steven Soderbergh shoots the Christophers with his trademark speed and intimacy, letting Michaela Coel and Ian McKellen spar in rooms that feel both claustrophobic and unexpectedly tender.

**Who directed The Christophers?**
The Christophers (2026) was directed by Steven Soderbergh.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Christophers?**
77% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 72%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

**Where can I watch The Christophers?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Christophers page for current options.

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