Story Line
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
“In chess, the small one can become the big one.”
Top Cast
Madina Nalwanga
Phiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo
Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o
Nakku Harriet
Martin Kabanza
Mugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
Margaret Night Nantongo
Esther Tebandeke
Sarah Katende
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Rating
7.2/ 10
Release Date
2016-09-23
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Drama
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User Reviews (3)
Gimly
6/10
•12/5/2016From a technical point of view, _Queen of Katwe_ is not a resounding success. There is bad audio, continuity errors, hammy dialogue, some very bizarre choices in cinematography and the occasional scene of poor acting.
The story however (while foll...
Reno
8/10
•9/26/2017**A life changing game.**
I am not a big fan of Mira Nair. But I like some of her films, particularly 'Amelia'. Because she usually prefers India and Indian subjects and cast as what she's. Outside that circle, she was not that successful, until n...
r96sk
8/10
•11/17/2020Excellent.
<em>'Queen of Katwe'</em> is another Disney sports biopic, but one made with a difference - it doesn't hit the exact same notes as the studio usually does in this genre, which is a positive. The film is shot lovely, with a terrific main...