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The Christophers
Comedy · Drama · Crime · 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 Comedy · Drama · Crime 1h 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.8 / 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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Christophers?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Steven Soderbergh
Written by
Ed Solomon
Michaela Coel
Lori Butler
Ian McKellen
Julian Sklar
Jessica Gunning
Sally Sklar
James Corden
Barnaby Sklar
Ferdy Roberts
Owen Appleton
Tilly Botsford
Esme
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 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.