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The Christophers Review (2026) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Steven Soderbergh · 2026 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Christophers worth watching in the UK?

The Christophers (2026) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Christophers?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

88% Critic Score
72% Audience
80 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7.1 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 45m
Cast
Michaela Coel , Ian McKellen

Where to watch in the United Kingdom

Not yet streaming in the United Kingdom — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (88%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Celluloid Score 77% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, comedy pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is The Christophers worth watching?

    Yes — The Christophers earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    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.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic The Christophers

    The Christophers Review: Soderbergh, Coel, and McKellen in a Dry Family Siege

    Steven Soderbergh's 88% Tomatometer two-hander pairs Michaela Coel and Ian McKellen in a London family reckoning that critics love more than crowds do.

    Awards-season craft with Soderbergh speed — essential for Coel and McKellen fans, though its emotional reserve will leave some viewers cold.

    Sarah Chen TV & Streaming Critic

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