Christopher and His Kind (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, Christopher and His Kind is a drama and romance film directed by Geoffrey Sax, running about 90 minutes. “A Seminal Journey of Self-Discovery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Christopher and His Kind stars Matt Smith as Christopher Isherwood, Toby Jones as Gerald Hamilton, Imogen Poots as Jean Ross and Lindsay Duncan as Kathleen Isherwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Christopher and His Kind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christopher and His Kind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christopher and His Kind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christopher and His Kind (2011)?
- In US, Christopher and His Kind is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Christopher and His Kind worth watching?
- Christopher and His Kind holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christopher and His Kind?
- Christopher and His Kind stars Matt Smith, Toby Jones, Imogen Poots, Lindsay Duncan and Iddo Goldberg.
- When was Christopher and His Kind released?
- Christopher and His Kind was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.