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- TV-PG
- Neo Films
- 1 h 32 m
- TV-PG
- Neo Films
- 1 h 32 m
Summary Feature documentary on the life and work of Sir Ian McKellen.
Directed By: Joe Stephenson
- TV-PG
- Neo Films
- 1 h 32 m
- TV-PG
- Neo Films
- 1 h 32 m
McKellen: Playing the Part
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Summary Feature documentary on the life and work of Sir Ian McKellen.
Directed By: Joe Stephenson
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Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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75% Positive
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
68
75% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
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An absolute treat of an interview with a man who has told other people’s stories wonderfully for decades and tells his own just as well.
Director Joe Stephenson paints a beautiful portrait, but the actor’s sensitivity, storytelling and strength of character are captivating enough.
This is clearly not a tell-all autobiography, but the story of a wildly successful career as seen through the protagonist's own eyes.
McKellen occasionally slips into the part of twinkly super-cool gay uncle that he tends to play in interviews these days. But mostly he’s thoughtful and self-reflective (and not at all gossipy about his theatrical chums, disappointingly).
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Production Company
B Good Picture Company,
Ugly Duckling Films
Duration 1 h 32 m
Rating TV-PG
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Tagline Theatre actor. Film star. Political activist. Inspirational teacher.
