FAM September Film - The Christophers

2026 | USA/UK | MA15+ | 1hr 40mins| English

2026 Nominee Miami Film Festival

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) is an aging, reclusive 1960s art icon. His greedy, estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) hire Lori (Michaela Coel), an art forger and restorer, to pose as an assistant and complete Julian's highly valuable, unfinished canvases. The resulting film is a character-driven dark comedy exploring art, legacy, and human connection. The narrative revolves around the plot to secure a massive inheritance before Julian passes away. However, as Lori infiltrates his cloistered London home, a complicated dynamic develops between the master painter and the reluctant forger. As they clash and collaborate, the two uncover shared fears about their artistic legacies, the loss of creative passion, and the desire to be remembered. The film is celebrated for the crackling, symbiotic chemistry between McKellen and Coel, whose changing allegiances and true motives drive the story's tense yet humorous interactions. Contains strong language.

Website: The Christophers | Official Website | 15 May 2026

Official Trailer:  the christophers trailer official site australia - Search

Rotten Tomatoes: The Christophers | Rotten Tomatoes

The Christophers review – Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are the double act of the year | Film | The Guardian

 Join us for some snacks and wine after the screening.

Doors will open at 6:45pm for a 7:30pm start. Please be seated by 7:25pm. 

 Film & Arts Mackay acknowledge the

Yuwibara people, the Traditional Custodians of Mackay, and pay respect to Elders  past, present and emerging.