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Queen of Katwe

PG20162h 4mMira Nair
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 73

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"In chess, the small one can become the big one."

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

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ChessBased On Novel Or BookSportsBiographyBased On True StoryWoman DirectorLife In The SlumsBased On Magazine, Newspaper Or Article

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Frequently asked questions

What is Queen of Katwe (2016) about?

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Who stars in Queen of Katwe?

Queen of Katwe stars Madina Nalwanga (Phiona Mutesi), David Oyelowo (Robert Katende), Lupita Nyong'o (Nakku Harriet), Martin Kabanza (Mugabi Brian), Taryn "Kay" Kyaze (Margaret Night Nantongo). The film was directed by Mira Nair.

How long is Queen of Katwe?

Queen of Katwe has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated PG.

Is Queen of Katwe worth watching?

Queen of Katwe holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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