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Queen of Katwe

2016·Movie
2h 4min·PG
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic736.5Rotten Tomatoes94%86%
IMDb7.4Metacritic736.5Rotten Tomatoes94%86%

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

In chess, the small one can become the big one.

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
ChessUnderdog StoryInspirationalAfrican CultureFemale EmpowermentOvercoming AdversityFamily DramaBiographicalUganda

Crew

Directed by:
Mira Nair, Zohran Mamdani, Paula Case
Written by:
William Wheeler, Tim Crothers
Produced by:
Lydia Dean Pilcher, John B. Carls, Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo
Composed by:
Alicia Keys, Zohran Mamdani, Marko Costanzo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Queen of Katwe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Queen of Katwe legally?

Disney+BYUtvAD tvWonder Project

Queen of Katwe is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on BYUtv and AD tv. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Queen of Katwe worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Queen of Katwe rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Queen of Katwe?

2 h 4 min

Queen of Katwe runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Queen of Katwe 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 Katwe?

Critics84
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Queen of Katwe higher (84) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Queen of Katwe a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What language is Queen of Katwe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Queen of Katwe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Queen of Katwe in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Queen of Katwe use?

Bait-and-Switch CommentBased on a True StoryBig GameCall-BackDesk Sweep of RageDisappeared DadThe Disease That Shall Not Be NamedFish out of WaterFright-Induced BunkmateOpposing Sports TeamTeam Power WalkNever Learned to Readand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Queen of Katwe, including Bait-and-Switch Comment, Based on a True Story, Big Game.