Watch the Trailer
Directed by Anand Tucker
In Theaters 09/13/2024
On Digital 10/29/2024
The Critic
Academy Award Nominee Sir Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, The Good Liar) stars as a powerful London theater critic who lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences. A suspenseful thriller co-starring Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris).
Collider“Thrilling. McKellen and Arterton deliver exceptional performances.”
The Daily Mail“Superb. A delicious thriller. A masterclass from McKellen.”
awards & festivals
screenings
| Venue | City | Opening Date |
|---|---|---|
| Angelika Film Center 6 | New York, NY | 09/13/2024 |
| Laemmle Town Center | Encino, CA | 09/13/2024 |
| Smith Rafael Film Center | San Rafael, CA | 09/13/2024 |
| Summerfield Cinema 5 | Santa Rosa, CA | 09/13/2024 |
| CW Theatres Majestic 11 | Vero Beach, FL | 09/13/2024 |
| CW Theatres Lincoln Mall 16 | Lincoln, RI | 09/13/2024 |
| Mary D.Fisher | Sedona, AZ | 09/13/2024 |
| Mountain Cinema | Hunter, NY | 09/13/2024 |
| Cinemapolis | Ithaca, NY | 09/13/2024 |
| Aperture Cinema | Winston-Salem | 09/13/2024 |
| Broadway Metro | Eugene, OR | 09/13/2024 |
| Majestic 3 | Gettysburg, PA | 09/13/2024 |
| Burns Court | Sarasota, FL | 09/13/2024 |
| Screening Room @ 1313 | Wilmington, DE | 09/13/2024 |
| Cape Cinema | Dennis, MA | 09/13/2024 |
| Plimoth | Plymouth, MA | 09/13/2024 |
| Harkins Shea 14 | Scottsdale, AZ | 09/13/2024 |
| Harkins Arrowhead Fountains 18 | Peoria, AZ | 09/13/2024 |
| Harkins Chandler Fashion Center 20 | Chandler, AZ | 09/13/2024 |
| Pensacola Cinema Arts | Pensacola, FL | 09/20/2024 |
| The Harbor Theater | Boothbay Harbor, ME | 09/20/2024 |
| Salina Art Center Cinema | Salina, KS | 09/20/2024 |
| Dietrich Theater | Tunkhannock, PA | 09/23/2024 |
| Modern Museum of Ft Worth | Ft Worth, TX | 09/27/2024 |
| Lakeside Theater | Rangeley, ME | 08/04/2025 |
| • = one-off screening |