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Christopher and His Kind

2011Movie1 h 30 minNR

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

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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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Directed by
Geoffrey Sax
Produced by
Celia Duval

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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.