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Queen of Katwe

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

2016 · PG · 2h 4m

Directed by Mira Nair

7.2

TMDB audience score
484 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • Disney Plus

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  • Fandango At Home
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Cast

  • Madina Nalwanga
    Phiona Mutesi

  • David Oyelowo
    Robert Katende

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Nakku Harriet

  • Martin Kabanza
    Mugabi Brian

  • Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
    Margaret Night Nantongo

  • Esther Tebandeke
    Sarah Katende

  • Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
    Tendo

  • Ethan Nazario Lubega
    Mukumbya Benjamin

  • Nikita Waligwa
    Gloria Nansubuga

  • Ronald Ssemaganda
    Ivan

  • Peter Odeke
    Enoch Barumba

  • Philip Luswata
    Minister Aloysius Kyazze

  • Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera
    Mrs. Gali

  • Ivan Jacobo
    Buyinza Richard (young)

  • Nicolas Levesque
    Buyinza Richard (older)

  • Babirye Stellah
    Babirye Stellah

  • Edgar Kanyike
    Joseph

  • Hope Katende
    Hope Katende