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Queen of Katwe
2016
Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona (Madina Nalwanga) and her family. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo), a missionary who teaches children how to play chess. Phiona becomes fascinated with the game and soon becomes a top player under Katende's guidance. Her success in local competitions and tournaments opens the door to a bright future and a golden chance to escape from a life of poverty.
One girl's triumphant path to becoming a chess champion.
JBscale
84
Excellent
Film Detail
Genre
Drama - Biography
Length
2 hrs. 4 mins.
US Theatrical Release
September 30, 2016
US Box Office
$8,874,389
(#4432 of 7074)
Global Office
$10,367,161
(#3202 of 3929)
Rating
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested
An Accident Scene, Some Suggestive Material, Thematic Elements
Collection Detail
Release Method
Digital Only
Aquired Format
iTunes
Aspect Ratio
WS 2.39:1
Audio
English:
DD+ 5.1
Studio
Disney/Buena Vista
Released
January 31, 2017
Acquired Date
September 27, 2023
Times Seen
0 Times
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Actors
Madina Nalwanga
David Oyelowo
Lupita Nyong'o
Martin Kabanza
Taryn Kyaze
Ivan Jacobo
Nicolas Levesque
Ronald Ssemaganda
Directors
Mira Nair
Producers
John B. Carls
Lydia Dean Pilcher
Writers
William Wheeler
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54
54 Average
2017
53
53 Average
2004
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94%
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188 votes
86%
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280 votes
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73
40 votes
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
19,178 votes
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