Queen of Katwe

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

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 4 Minutes
Release Year:
2016
Queen of Katwe (2016)

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

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:

Queen of Katwe (2016) - Trailer

Release Date:

30 Sep 2016

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Mira Nair

Writer:

William Wheeler (screenplay by), Tim Crothers (based on the ESPN Magazine article and book by)

Main Actors:

Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza

Plot:

A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess.

Awards:

2 wins & 18 nominations.

Gross profit:

$8,874,389

Production:

Walt Disney Studios

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
93%
Metacritic:
73%