Name: Searching for Bobby Fischer
Director: Steven Zaillian
Genre: Drama, Biography, Sport
Released: 1993-01-01
Duration: PT1h 50mM
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne

Question 1

What is Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) about?

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A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.

Question 2

Who stars in Searching for Bobby Fischer?

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Searching for Bobby Fischer stars Max Pomeranc (Josh Waitzkin), Joe Mantegna (Fred Waitzkin), Joan Allen (Bonnie Waitzkin), Ben Kingsley (Bruce Pandolfini), Laurence Fishburne (Vinnie). The film was directed by Steven Zaillian.

Question 3

How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?

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Searching for Bobby Fischer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1993. It is rated PG.

Question 4

Is Searching for Bobby Fischer worth watching?

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Searching for Bobby Fischer holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Drama, Biography, Sport are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer?

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