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.

A young man growe up in a children’s home after sustaining serious injuries in a fire that killed his family. As an adult, he buys a country home to share with his queer friends, but ends up having to save them from heteronormality when they're possessed by the ghosts of the ultra-conservative family that previously lived there.

Recluse Dr. Nina Jekyll befriends with her newly hired help, Rob. They must work together to prevent Hyde from destroying her life.