McKellen: Playing the Part
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.
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Ian McKellen
Self
Known for
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Scott Chambers
Ian McKellen
Known for
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2
Malevolent
Luke Evans
Known for
Dracula Untold
Beauty and the Beast
Milo Parker
Young Ian McKellen
Known for
Mr. Holmes
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Adam Brown
Known for
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Frances Barber
Known for
Great Expectations
A Zed & Two Noughts
Penny Clapcott
Her Majesty's Smallest Subject
Joe Stephenson Director · Eben Bolter Cinematographer Harry Yendell Editor
United States release May 27, 2018 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production B Good Picture Company, Ugly Duckling Films
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Great Point Media
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B Good Picture Company
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Ugly Duckling Films
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Surreal Films
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Italy · November 1, 2017
Premiere · Rome Film Fest
United Kingdom · May 27, 2018
Limited theatrical
United States · May 27, 2018
Theatrical
Australia
March 25, 2018 · Premiere · Melbourne Queer Film Festival
September 27, 2018 · Theatrical
Greece
March 7, 2019 · Theatrical
Ireland
May 25, 2018 · Theatrical
United Kingdom
June 1, 2018 · Theatrical
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