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The Christophers

The Christophers

Crime · Comedy · Drama · 2026

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.

Movie details

The Christophers

“Art can be copied. Artists cannot.”

2026 Crime · Comedy · Drama 1h 40m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

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.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Steven Soderbergh

Written by

Ed Solomon

Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel

Lori Butler

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Julian Sklar

Jessica Gunning

Jessica Gunning

Sally Sklar

James Corden

James Corden

Barnaby Sklar

Ferdy Roberts

Ferdy Roberts

Owen Appleton

Tilly Botsford

Tilly Botsford

Esme

Lucy McCormick

Lucy McCormick

Lori's Flatmate #1

Court is in session

Put The Christophers on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.