The Critic
Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.
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 boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.
Directed by Anand Tucker
Starring Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Ben Barnes
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The Critic is currently streaming on Kanopy, Starz Amazon Channel, and Starz Apple TV channel in the United States. Availability last checked October 25, 2026.
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09/13/2024
English
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