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Christopher and His Kind

2011Movie1 h 30 minNR

66

GoodGoodWatch score

66

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Summary

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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Directed by: Geoffrey Sax
Written by: Christopher Isherwood, Kevin Elyot
Produced by: Celia Duval
Music by: Terry Davies, Dominik Scherrer

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March 19, 2011 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released: March 19, 2011
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Sexual Content, Nudity, Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language: English
Also spoken: German
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 2 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Where can I stream Christopher and His Kind?

In the United States, Christopher and His Kind streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Christopher and His Kind worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7).

Is Christopher and His Kind good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Christopher and His Kind plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.