The Christophers: Soderbergh's Gripping Chamber Drama

On April 2nd, Stephen Soderbergh's latest The Christopher's, starring Ian McKellen, is blowing up early with a 97% Critics score on.

Rotten Tomatoes from 32 Reviews.

The story follows a family that ropes in an art forger to finish some old paintings and unlock their inheritance.

Scream plays by Ed Solomon, and it's already got folks talking.

Critics are all in on the sharp writing and standout acting, calling it one of Soderbergh's most gripping, smaller-scale efforts.

Reviews praise how it pulls you in like cozy brain food, trusting the leads to carry the emotional ride without overdoing it.

That buzz has everyone from film buffs to casual viewers eyeing it closely, especially with McKellen's draw and Soderbergh's track record for smart.

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It's landing as a solid chamber drama that hits just right.

Scores could shift as more reviews roll in, and no audience rating yet since its pre-release, but the early heat is real.

Limited rollout hits, New York and Los Angeles on April 10th, 2026, with wider screens coming later that spring.

It plays with crowds.

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I'm Corey with The Story.