The Critic

Name: The Critic
Director: Anand Tucker
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2024
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Ben Barnes

Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.

20241h 41m5.8(114 votes)

ThrillerCrimeDramaMystery

Synopsis

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…

The Critic (2024) is a thriller, crime, drama, and mystery film directed by Anand Tucker. It stars Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, and Mark Strong. The film runs for 1 hour 41 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 114 votes.

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Director

Anand Tucker

Cast

Ian McKellen

Jimmy Erskine

Gemma Arterton

Nina Land

Mark Strong

David Brooke

Lesley Manville

Annabel Land

Ben Barnes

Stephen Wyley

Romola Garai

Cora Wyley

Alfred Enoch

Tom Tunner

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Who stars in The Critic?

The Critic stars Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, and Lesley Manville, and was directed by Anand Tucker.

How long is The Critic?

The Critic has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes.

When did The Critic come out?

The Critic was released in 2024.

What genre is The Critic?

The Critic is a thriller, crime, drama, and mystery film.

Is The Critic worth watching?

The Critic holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.