The Critic

5.9

101 minutes

9/13/2024

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.

Cast List

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
Rebecca Gethings
as Joan
Éva Magyar
as Dolly Langdon
Jay Simpson
as Slyfield
Jacob James Beswick
as Robbie
Nicholas Bishop
as Richard Pugh
Albie Marber
as Lennie
Debra Gillett
as Mrs. Keefe
Jake Neads
as Flamineo
Griffin Stevens
as Lodovico
Joe Coen
as Brachiano
Oliver Shaw
as Rowan
Avye Leventis
as Lizzie
Tom Padley
as Police Officer
Ed Madden
as Ivan Franklin
Jasper Britton
as Gideon Lambert
Pearce Quigley
as Mr. Morrisey
Nick Moss
as Blackshirt
Tom Rouvray
as Giovanni
Louis Pieris
as Doctor Julio
Aisling Longshaw
as Cornelia
Magnus Gordon
as Gasparo
Eleanor Wyld
as Isabella / Viola
Shanika Ocean
as Zanche
Ross Armstrong
as Oswald Mosley (uncredited)
Cara Ballingall
as Daphne (uncredited)
Grant Crookes
as Critic (uncredited)
Libbi Fox
as Diana Guinness (uncredited)
Ty Hurley
as Private Members Club / Bar Patron (uncredited)
James McNicholas
as Hospital PC (uncredited)
David Thrower
as Cafe Owner (uncredited)
Paul Warwick
as Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited)