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Computer Chess

2013·Movie
1h 31min·NR
70
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IMDb6.2Metacritic747.1Rotten Tomatoes86%53%

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A , comedy: but bittersweet.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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An artificially intelligent comedy

At the American Computer Chess Convention, enthusiasts gather to pit their programs against other computer chess programs and human players in a tournament for a grand prize of $7500.
Retro Tech DramaMumblecore AestheticPhilosophical AI ExplorationNiche Subculture PortraitDeadpan HumorLo-Fi CinematographyExistential MelancholyHuman vs Machine

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Directed by:
Andrew Bujalski
Written by:
Andrew Bujalski
Produced by:
Houston King, Alex Lipschultz, Morgan Coy
Composed by:
Kevin Bewersdorf, Eric Masunaga, Paavo Hanninen

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Computer Chess?

KanopyHooplaPlex

In the United States, Computer Chess is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Computer Chess worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Will Computer Chess make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Computer Chess plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Computer Chess use?

A.I. Is a CrapshootAs the Good Book Says...Crazy People Play ChessDo Androids Dream?Exty Years from PublicationForeshadowingGainax EndingGovernment Conspiracy"Groundhog Day" LoopIt Will Never Catch OnNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Precision F-Strikeand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including A.I. Is a Crapshoot, As the Good Book Says..., and Crazy People Play Chess.