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Critic Olly Richards
rated 8

McKellen is both a naturally brilliant storyteller and a fascinating story in himself.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Cath Clarke
rated 6

I can’t think of anyone I’d rather spend 90 minutes listening to than the subject of Joe Stephenson’s film.

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Joe Stephenson
Director
Scott Chambers
As Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
As Himself
Luke Evans
Actor
Adam Brown
Actor
Milo Parker
As Young Ian McKellen

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McKellen: Playing the Part is a documentary that delves into the life and career of British actor Ian McKellen, using a 14-hour interview and personal photographs to explore his journey from childhood to the spotlight. With a focus on intensity, variety, and devotion, the film offers a unique glimpse into McKellen's life and reveals the raw talent that has made him a legend in the acting world.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as McKellen: Playing the Part include Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power, Battle of Jutland: The Navy's Bloodiest Day, The Greatest Knight - William the Marshal, Nazis at Nuremberg: The Lost Testimony, Hollywood, No Sex Please!, Apollo 11.

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McKellen: Playing the Part was released in theaters on May 27, 2018.