McKellen: Playing the Part (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2018, McKellen: Playing the Part is a history and documentary film directed by Joe Stephenson, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Built upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime. Using an abundance of photography from McKellen's private albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes, a raw talent shines through in the intensity, variety and devotion to that moment in the light.
Who’s in it. McKellen: Playing the Part stars Ian McKellen as Himself, Scott Chambers as Ian McKellen, Luke Evans and Milo Parker as Young Ian McKellen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, McKellen: Playing the Part has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch McKellen: Playing the Part page.
If you liked it. Fans of McKellen: Playing the Part tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch McKellen: Playing the Part (2018)?
- In US, McKellen: Playing the Part is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is McKellen: Playing the Part worth watching?
- McKellen: Playing the Part holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in McKellen: Playing the Part?
- McKellen: Playing the Part stars Ian McKellen, Scott Chambers, Luke Evans, Milo Parker and Adam Brown.