The Critic (2024)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Critic
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +2 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Beamafilm | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Beamafilm, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | JioHotstar | — | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Wow Fiction | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +4 |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video +2 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Critic in 53 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Critic about?
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. The Critic is a Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery movie, released on 2024-09-13, runtime 101 minutes.
Is The Critic worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Critic 5.8 out of 10 from 122 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Critic?
In the United States, The Critic streams on Starz and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Anand Tucker
Cast
- Ian McKellen as Jimmy Erskine
- Gemma Arterton as Nina Land
- Mark Strong as David Brooke
- Lesley Manville as Annabel Land
- Ben Barnes as Stephen Wyley
- Romola Garai as Cora Wyley
- Alfred Enoch as Tom Tunner
- Ron Cook as Hugh Morris
- Claire Skinner as Mary Brooke
- Matthew Cottle as Graham Meadows
- Beau Gadsdon as Freya
- Nikesh Patel as Ferdy Harwood
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Sources
Details and the 5.8/10 rating from The Critic on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.