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The Critic (2024)

Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.

5.8audience score
122 votes on TMDB
Released September 13, 2024Runtime 1h 41mDirector Anand Tucker

Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.

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Cast of The Critic

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Jimmy Erskine
Gemma Arterton

Gemma Arterton

Nina Land
Mark Strong

Mark Strong

David Brooke
Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Annabel Land
Ben Barnes

Ben Barnes

Stephen Wyley
Romola Garai

Romola Garai

Cora Wyley
Alfred Enoch

Alfred Enoch

Tom Tunner
Ron Cook

Ron Cook

Hugh Morris
Claire Skinner

Claire Skinner

Mary Brooke
Matthew Cottle

Matthew Cottle

Graham Meadows
Beau Gadsdon

Beau Gadsdon

Freya
Nikesh Patel

Nikesh Patel

Ferdy Harwood

About The Critic

Where can I watch The Critic?

The Critic is currently streaming in the United States on Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV channel.

Who stars in The Critic?

The Critic stars Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Ben Barnes.

Who directed The Critic?

The Critic was directed by Anand Tucker.

How long is The Critic?

The Critic has a runtime of 1h 41m.

What is The Critic about?

Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.