Christopher and His Kind
2011, English. Directed by Geoffrey Sax.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Christopher and His Kind is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Geoffrey SaxDirector
- Matt SmithChristopher Isherwood
- Imogen PootsJean Ross
- Lindsay DuncanKathleen Isherwood
- Perry MillwardRichard Isherwood
- Toby JonesGerald Hamilton
- Pip CarterW. H. Auden
- Alexander DreymonCaspar
- Faolan MorganPieps
- Issy van RandwyckFrl. Thurau
- Clare Louise ConnollyFrl. Schmidt
- Maggie HayesFrl. Mayr
- Iddo GoldbergWilfrid Landauer
Details
- Released
- 19 March 2011
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kevin Elyot
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What Christopher and His Kind is based on
Christopher and His Kind is based on Christopher and His Kind, a 1976 memoir or autobiography by Christopher Isherwood, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Memoir or autobiography · 1976
Christopher and His Kind
By Christopher Isherwood
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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Christopher and His Kind: quick answers
Is Christopher and His Kind worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Christopher and His Kind?
Christopher and His Kind runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Christopher and His Kind have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Christopher and His Kind. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Christopher and His Kind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Christopher and His Kind is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Christopher and His Kind on?
Christopher and His Kind is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Christopher and His Kind?
If you liked Christopher and His Kind, try The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister, Suite Française, Firebird.
Who directed Christopher and His Kind?
Christopher and His Kind (2011) was directed by Geoffrey Sax and stars Matt Smith, Imogen Poots, Lindsay Duncan.
What is Christopher and His Kind based on?
Christopher and His Kind is based on Christopher and His Kind, a 1976 memoir or autobiography by Christopher Isherwood, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.