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Chris & Don. A Love Story (2008): Ratings & Box Office

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Chris & Don. A Love Story is a 2008 biographical documentary directed by Guido Santi and Tina Mascara. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $216,110 worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

IMDb rating
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$216.1K
Metascore
81
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Chris & Don. A Love Story (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Directors
Guido Santi and Tina Mascara
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chris & Don. A Love Story About?

The premise of Chris & Don. A Love Story without spoilers.

This moving documentary explores the intimate 30-year relationship between writer Christopher Isherwood and painter Don Bachardy. Through archival footage, personal home movies, and creative reenactments, their story unfolds, showcasing their unconventional love and shared artistic journey. Set against a backdrop of changing times, the film travels from 1920s Germany to the beaches of Malibu, celebrating a unique and enduring bond.

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Crew

The Director of Chris & Don. A Love Story

Directed by Guido Santi and Tina Mascara.

From the directors

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Ratings

Chris & Don. A Love Story Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Chris & Don. A Love Story 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

Box office

Chris & Don. A Love Story Box Office

Chris & Don. A Love Story grossed $216,110 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$216.1K

US & Canada
$216.1K

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FAQ

Chris & Don. A Love Story FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Chris & Don. A Love Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chris & Don. A Love Story?

Chris & Don. A Love Story runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Chris & Don. A Love Story released?

Chris & Don. A Love Story was released on June 13, 2008.

Who directed Chris & Don. A Love Story?

Chris & Don. A Love Story was directed by Guido Santi and Tina Mascara.

More films by Guido Santi

How much did Chris & Don. A Love Story make at the box office?

Chris & Don. A Love Story grossed $216,110 worldwide.

How is Chris & Don. A Love Story rated?

Chris & Don. A Love Story has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Chris & Don. A Love Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Chris & Don. A Love Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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