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Searching for Bobby Fischer

PG19931h 50mSteven Zaillian
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 89

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"Every journey begins with a single move."

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

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New York CityChessHustlerChild ProdigyChess ChampionChess TournamentPlaying ChessChess MatchPressure To Perform

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Frequently asked questions

What is Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) about?

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

Who stars in Searching for Bobby Fischer?

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.

How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?

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

Is Searching for Bobby Fischer worth watching?

Searching for Bobby Fischer holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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