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72% Critic Match
Queen of Katwe
“In chess, the small one can become the big one.”
7.2 / 10• 2016• 2h 4m•PG• English
Drama
Storyline
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Cast & Crew
MN
Madina Nalwanga
Phiona Mutesi
Lead
David Oyelowo
Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o
Nakku Harriet
MK
Martin Kabanza
Mugabi Brian
T"
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
Margaret Night Nantongo
ET
Esther Tebandeke
Sarah Katende
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Tendo
EN
Ethan Nazario Lubega
Mukumbya Benjamin
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mira Nair's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Queen of Katwe is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
