Christopher and His Kind
In 1931, budding author Christopher Isherwood goes to Berlin at the invitation of his friend W. H. Auden for the gay sex that abounds in the city. He falls for street sweeper Heinz, paying medical bills for the boy's sickly mother, to the disapproval of her other son, Nazi Gerhardt.
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About Christopher and His Kind
Christopher and His Kind is a 2011 English-language drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Geoffrey Sax. The cast is led by Matt Smith, Imogen Poots, Lindsay Duncan. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.
Christopher and His Kind was produced by Mammoth Screen and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 19, 2011, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Geoffrey Sax
- Writers
- Kevin Elyot
- Release date
- March 19, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Mammoth Screen
Christopher and His Kind cast & crew
Christopher and His Kind was directed by Geoffrey Sax and written by Kevin Elyot.
The cast features Matt Smith as Christopher Isherwood, Imogen Poots as Jean Ross, Lindsay Duncan as Kathleen Isherwood, Perry Milward as Richard Isherwood, Toby Jones as Gerald Hamilton, and Pip Carter as W. H. Auden.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dominik Scherrer, cinematography is by Kieran McGuigan, and it was produced by Celia Duval and Eleanor Moran.
Is Christopher and His Kind worth watching?
Christopher and His Kind holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 95 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and tv movie, Christopher and His Kind is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Christopher and His Kind
Matt Smith
Christopher Isherwood
Imogen Poots
Jean Ross
Lindsay Duncan
Kathleen Isherwood
Perry Milward
Richard Isherwood
Toby Jones
Gerald Hamilton
Pip Carter
W. H. Auden
Alexander Dreymon
Caspar
Faolan Morgan
Pieps
Issy van Randwyck
Frl. Thurau
Clare Louise Connolly
Frl. Schmidt
Maggie Hayes
Frl. Mayr
Iddo Goldberg
Wilfrid Landauer
Christopher and His Kind — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Christopher and His Kind in United States?
Christopher and His Kind is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Christopher and His Kind on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Christopher and His Kind is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Christopher and His Kind in?
Christopher and His Kind is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Christopher and His Kind?
Christopher and His Kind runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Christopher and His Kind rated?
Christopher and His Kind is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 95 ratings.
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