7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Christophers (2026)
The Christophers (2026)
Overview
Black comedy directed by Steven Soderbergh about the adult children of a dying renowned painter who hire an art forger to complete his unfinished 'Christophers' portrait series. Ian McKellen plays artist Juliam Sklar, James Corden his son Barnaby, and Michaela Coel the forger Lori. Written by Ed Solomon; premiered at TIFF 2025.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Black comedy directed by Steven Soderbergh about the adult children of a dying renowned painter who hire an art forger to complete his unfinished 'Christophers' portrait series. Ian McKellen plays artist Juliam Sklar, James Corden his son Barnaby, and Michaela Coel the forger Lori. Written by Ed Solomon; premiered at TIFF 2025.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict critiques the commodification of art and explores redemption through cross-generational dialogue on past harms, with the solution prioritizing emotional legacy over financial gain.
Visible diversity appears in the casting with a Black actress as the protagonist art restorer opposite a white male lead artist. The narrative explores art forgery and personal connections without centering critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
LGBTQ+ characters receive affirming portrayals through complex arcs and empathetic framing. An aging queer artist's reflections on past relationships and identity integrate seamlessly into explorations of art and legacy, emphasizing dignity amid generational tensions.
The film portrays family as dysfunctional, with greedy adult children resenting and scheming against their estranged father over his legacy. This framing questions parental authority and traditional bonds, favoring non-familial relationships instead.
No transgender characters or themes appear in the film. The story explores an aging bisexual artist's legacy through his unfinished portrait series of a former lover and his evolving friendship with a younger forger, without addressing trans identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film presents original characters without prior source material establishing canonical genders. Portrayals align with the screenplay's intended genders for all major roles.
The Christophers features original characters in an original screenplay, with no prior canonical or historical racial depictions to alter. Casting of leads including Ian McKellen as the artist and Michaela Coel as the forger introduces no mismatches against established baselines.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.8
Critic Ratings
9.7
7.8
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