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Tea with Judi Dench featuring Ian McKellen
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Directed by Laurence Turnbull. With Judi Dench, Ian McKellen.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Dame Judi Dench is joined by her great friend for tea and a warm, candid conversation about their extraordinary lives both on stage and off. From Shakespeare, stage fright and the insecurities of acting, to the worldwide fame of the Lord of the Rings and James Bond movies, they reflect on success, failure and the importance of never taking either too seriously. Along the way, Ian speaks movingly about coming out, his defining role in the fight against Section 28, and one of his greatest regrets; never sharing the truth about himself with his parents.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTDame Judi Dench is joined by her great friend for tea and a warm, candid conversation about their extraordinary lives both on stage and off. From Shakespeare, stage fr…
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Release snapshot for Tea with Judi Dench featuring Ian McKellen.
MoviHero lists August 31, 2026 as the release date for Tea with Judi Dench featuring Ian McKellen. Laurence Turnbull is the listed director. The listed cast includes Judi Dench as Self, Ian McKellen as Self. A trailer and 2 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 31, 2026
GenresDocumentary
Runtime41m
DirectorLaurence Turnbull
CastJudi Dench as Self, Ian McKellen as Self
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images2 stills
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Tea with Judi Dench featuring Ian McKellen runs 41m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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