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Queen of Chess

2026·Movie
1h 33min
78
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Catharsis8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Sports, a real life story, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.
Chess Prodigy BiographyInspiring Underdog StoryHigh-Stakes Intellectual SportComplex Family DynamicsHistorical DramaPsychological ResilienceFemale EmpowermentCinematic TensionEmotional CatharsisBased on True Events

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Queen of Chess

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Where can I stream Queen of Chess legally?

Queen of Chess is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Queen of Chess worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Queen of Chess?

1 h 33 min

Queen of Chess runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Queen of Chess based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Queen of Chess?

Critics79
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Queen of Chess much the same way.

What language is Queen of Chess in?

EnglishHungarian

It was made in English, with some Hungarian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Queen of Chess?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Queen of Chess in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.