Film
The Christophers
Comedy · 1h 40m · in cinemas since 11 November
Where to see it
1 screening in 1 city
1 screening in Bexleyheath
Cineworld London Bexleyheath
About
Julian Sklar’s estranged children hire Lori Butler to pose as his assistant and secretly finish his unfinished paintings.
The Christophers is a black comedy about Julian Sklar, an elderly, eccentric painter in London whose reputation has faded. Ian McKellen plays Julian. His estranged children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sally (Jessica Gunning), hire Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel, to pose as Julian’s assistant and secretly finish his unfinished “Christophers” paintings. They intend to sell the completed works as newly discovered Julian Sklar pieces. Lori meets Julian, who now spends much of his time recording messages for fans to earn a living. The film is directed by Steven Soderbergh.
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Trailer
Official trailer · cinevilleYouTube
Cast and crew
Michaela Coelas Lori Butler
Ian McKellenas Julian Sklar
Jessica Gunningas Sally Sklar
James Cordenas Barnaby Sklar
Ferdy Robertsas Owen Appleton
Tilly Botsfordas Esme
Lucy McCormickas Lori's Flatmate #1
Le Filas Lori's Flatmate #2
Daniel Fearnas Locksmith- Dmitri Prokopievas Food Truck Patron
Dallas Campbellas Art Fight Moderator- Stuart Cookeas Press (uncredited)
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- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Written by
- Ed Solomon
- Music
- David Holmes
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States
- Studios
- Department M, Butler & Sklar Productions
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 40 minutes
- Language
- English
- In UK cinemas
- Since 11 November 2026
Questions
How long is The Christophers?
1 hour 40 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours.
Where can I see The Christophers?
There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is The Christophers in?
The Christophers is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.
Who is in The Christophers?
Michaela Coel plays Lori Butler, with Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, James Corden, Ferdy Roberts and Tilly Botsford.
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