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McKellen: Playing the Part
FilmTV-PG

McKellen: Playing the Part(2018)

  • Documentary
  • History

1h 32m

Last verified: 03/05/2026

7.4/10IMDb
100%Rotten Tomatoes
68/100Metacritic

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Synopsis

Feature documentary on the life and work of Sir Ian McKellen.

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Director

Joe Stephenson

Cast

  • Ian McKellen
  • Frances Barber
  • Adam Brown

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