Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) was once a star of London’s 1960’s and 70’s pop art explosion, but he hasn’t painted in decades and has been broke for years. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning), desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger (Michaela Coel), to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage.
A sharp and remarkable tale of creativity, legacy, and avarice.
A wry witty film which under its knockabout comedy asks some big questions like what is the value of art? Does it reside in personal expression? Cultural longevity? Financial worth? And how does that tie in with the pressures of modern life on ordinary families? Steven Soderbergh’s (Erin Brockavich, Ocean’s 11) gloriously entertaining British comedy, The Christophers isn’t afraid to ask big questions with some of our most beloved actors while making sure we’re laughing along the way.
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel & James Corden
Year: 2026
Language: In English
Country: USA/UK
Running time: 1hr 40mins