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Christopher and His Kind

6.320111h 30mNRMovieDramaRomanceTV Movie

In 1931, budding author Christopher Isherwood goes to Berlin at the invitation of his friend W. H. Auden for the gay sex that abounds in the city. He falls for street sweeper Heinz, paying medical bills for the boy's sickly mother, to the disapproval of her other son, Nazi Gerhardt.

DirectorGeoffrey Sax
WriterKevin Elyot
ProducersCelia Duval·Damien Timmer

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Cast · Directed by Geoffrey Sax

MSMatt Smith
Matt Smith
Christopher Isherwood
IPImogen Poots
Imogen Poots
Jean Ross
LDLindsay Duncan
Lindsay Duncan
Kathleen Isherwood
PM
Perry Millward
Richard Isherwood
TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
Gerald Hamilton
PCPip Carter
Pip Carter
W. H. Auden
ADAlexander Dreymon
Alexander Dreymon
Caspar
FM
Faolan Morgan
Pieps
IRIssy van Randwyck
Issy van Randwyck
Frl. Thurau
CCClare Louise Connolly
Clare Louise Connolly
Frl. Schmidt
MHMaggie Hayes
Maggie Hayes
Frl. Mayr
IGIddo Goldberg
Iddo Goldberg
Wilfrid Landauer

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Christopher and His Kind — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Christopher and His Kind?

Christopher and His Kind is streaming on BritBox and Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Christopher and His Kind on Netflix?

No, Christopher and His Kind is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on BritBox and Britbox.

Is Christopher and His Kind on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Christopher and His Kind isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on BritBox and Britbox instead.

Where can I watch Christopher and His Kind for free?

Christopher and His Kind is available on BritBox and Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Christopher and His Kind based on a true story?

Yes — Christopher and His Kind is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).