McKellen: Playing the Part(2018)
McKellen: Playing the Part Synopsis
Built upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime. Using an abundance of photography from McKellen's private albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes, a raw talent shines through in the intensity, variety and devotion to that moment in the light.
McKellen: Playing the Part (2018) is a documentary and history film directed by Joe Stephenson, released on May 25, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Ian McKellen, Scott Chambers, Luke Evans and Milo Parker. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Stephenson
- Producers:
- Lene Bausager, Mark Birmingham, Sophia Gibber
- Cinematographer:
- Eben Bolter
- Production:
- Great Point Media, B Good Picture Company, Ugly Duckling Films, Surreal Films
- Status:
- Released
McKellen: Playing the Part (2018) Trailer
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McKellen: Playing the Part Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian McKellen
as Self
Scott Chambers
as Ian McKellen
Luke Evans
Milo Parker
as Young Ian McKellen
Adam Brown
Frances Barber
- Penny Clapcott
Penny Clapcott
as Her Majesty's Smallest Subject
Key crew
Directed by Joe Stephenson, produced by Lene Bausager, Mark Birmingham and Sophia Gibber.
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McKellen: Playing the Part Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 21 ratings.
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McKellen: Playing the Part – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch McKellen: Playing the Part online?
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McKellen: Playing the Part (2018) is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in McKellen: Playing the Part?
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The main cast of McKellen: Playing the Part (2018) includes Ian McKellen, Scott Chambers, Luke Evans, Milo Parker and Adam Brown. The film was directed by Joe Stephenson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was McKellen: Playing the Part released?
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McKellen: Playing the Part was released on May 25, 2018 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is McKellen: Playing the Part worth watching?
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McKellen: Playing the Part (2018) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for McKellen: Playing the Part?
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