Overview
The Christophers
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
20261h 40m
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.
WRITEREd SolomonSTARRINGMichaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, James CordenGENRECrime, Comedy
Overview
A film from Steven Soderbergh, starring Michaela Coel and Ian McKellen.
It opened at #24 with $81K, and has $1.8M domestic and $5.0M worldwide. Critics and audiences: 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.51 on Letterboxd.
It’s streaming on Hulu. Next is awards season: Independent Spirit Awards nominations are announced December 2, 2026.
GenreCrime, Comedy
DistributorNeon
Letterboxd · As of Oct 9
3.51
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 28 | 3.52 |
| Sep 29 | 3.51 |
| Sep 30 | 3.52 |
| Oct 1 | 3.52 |
| Oct 2 | 3.52 |
| Oct 3 | 3.52 |
| Oct 4 | 3.52 |
| Oct 5 | 3.52 |
| Oct 6 | 3.52 |
| Oct 7 | 3.52 |
| Oct 8 | 3.52 |
| Oct 9 | 3.51 |
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IndieWire‘The Christophers’ Review: Ian McKellen’s Best Screen Performance Since Gandalf Brings Some Much-Needed Life Back to Soderbergh’s Late StyleApr 10Deadline‘The Christophers’ Review: Ian McKellen Is The Art And Soul Of Steven Soderbergh’s Bohemian London Drama – Toronto Film FestivalSep 11The Hollywood Reporter‘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 ComedySep 9Variety‘The Christophers’ Review: Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel Are Brilliantly Matched in Steven Soderbergh’s Sly Look at Artistic LegacySep 8
Opening weekend
$81K
#24 · Apr 10 · then +656.4% in its second weekend
5 weekends, Apr 10 – May 8
Domestic
$1.8M
22.40× its opening weekend
International
$3.2M
64% of worldwide
Awards
2026–27 seasonThe 2026–27 season hasn’t started
The Christophers opened Apr 10, 2026, which makes this its season. Nominations and wins appear here as each ceremony announces them.
Academy AwardsNominations Jan 21, 2027 · winners Mar 14, 2027
Golden GlobesNominations Dec 7, 2026 · winners Jan 10, 2027
Independent Spirit AwardsNominations Dec 2, 2026 · winners Mar 6, 2027
RazziesTBA
CeremonyNext date
Academy Awards
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CriticsLetterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes and MetacriticLetterboxd 3.51 · RT 95% · Metacritic 79
Box officeDomestic gross$1.8M
AwardsOscar, Golden Globe and guild nominationsIn awards season
Where to Watch
United States · updated Oct 15StreamWith a subscription
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