The Christophers

  • Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, James Corden
  • Steven Soderbergh
  • May 15th 2026
  • 100
The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have an inheritance when he dies.

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The Christophers

Verdict: The Christophers is a smart and unexpected drama with a powerhouse performance from Ian McKellen.

  • Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, James Corden
  • May 15th 2026
  • 100
  • Steven Soderbergh

Lori Butler becomes the assistant of renowned artist Julian Sklar as part of her scheme to complete his The Christophers portrait series.

Michaela Coel is keeping her fans happy. After recently making her movie comeback with Mother Mary, she’s already back with Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers.

In this unpredictable drama, the I May Destroy You actress plays an art restorer named Lori Butler who is hired by the children of renowned artist Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) to complete his famous and extremely lucrative portrait series The Christophers.

Earlier paintings in the series have sold for millions, and it’s widely believed he has several more locked away in his archives. But that’s not true – the remaining ones are unfinished.

Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning) want Lori to complete them so they can sell them for a fortune after Julian passes away.

Lori pretends to be a new assistant to gain access to Julian’s house and carry out the forgery – but the plan is not as straightforward as his children...

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