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Queen of Chess

2026Movie1 h 33 min

77

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A tense, cathartic documentary movie about sports and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

Chess Prodigy Biography
Inspiring Underdog Story
High-Stakes Intellectual Sport
Complex Family Dynamics
Historical Drama
Psychological Resilience
Female Empowerment
Cinematic Tension
Emotional Catharsis
Based on True Events

Cast

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Crew

Directed by: Rory Kennedy
Produced by: Mark Bailey, Keven McAlester
Music by: Chris Brocato, Camilo Forero

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Facts

January 27, 2026 · 1 h 33 min · Documentary

Released: January 27, 2026
Runtime: 1 h 33 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: Hungarian
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Queen of Chess?

In the United States, Queen of Chess streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Queen of Chess worth watching?

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Queen of Chess okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Queen of Chess plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.