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Pawn Sacrifice

2015Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

DramaThriller
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic657.0Rotten Tomatoes73%66%

A nerve-racking, intriguing thriller movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.

During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Cold War Thriller
  • Chess Prodigy Story
  • Intense Psychological Portrait
  • Historical Sports Film
  • Performance-Driven
  • Human Obsession
  • Geopolitical Stakes
  • Mental Health Exploration

Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Edward Zwick
Written by
Steven Knight, Christopher Wilkinson, Stephen J. Rivele
Produced by
Tobey Maguire, Edward Zwick, Gail Katz
Music by
James Newton Howard

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Facts

September 16, 2015 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
September 16, 2015
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

Everyone Has Standards, Challenge Seeker, Brooklyn Rage +9

  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Challenge Seeker
  • Brooklyn Rage
  • Slow Clap
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Lonely at the Top
  • Refuge in Audacity
  • Good Shepherd
  • Downer Ending
  • Conspiracy Theorist
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Anachronism Stew

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pawn Sacrifice?"

Questions about Pawn Sacrifice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pawn Sacrifice?

JustWatch TV FreeJustWatch TV+KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

In the United States, Pawn Sacrifice streams on JustWatch TV+, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Pawn Sacrifice worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Pawn Sacrifice okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Pawn Sacrifice plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Pawn Sacrifice a box office flop?

Budget$19 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $19 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 29% of its budget.

What tropes does Pawn Sacrifice use?

Everyone Has StandardsChallenge SeekerBrooklyn RageSlow ClapWorthy OpponentLonely at the TopRefuge in AudacityGood ShepherdDowner EndingConspiracy TheoristAdaptation DistillationAnachronism Stewand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Everyone Has Standards, Challenge Seeker, and Brooklyn Rage.