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The Chess Player

2017Movie1 h 38 min

DramaHistory
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

In 1934 Diego Padilla wins the Spanish Championship of Chess and meets a French journalist, Marianne Latour, and they fall in love.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Luis Oliveros
Written by
Julio Castedo
Produced by
Gerardo Herrero
Music by
Alejandro Vivas

Everyone

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Facts

May 5, 2017 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 5, 2017
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Box office
$244,806
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Chess Player?"

Questions about The Chess Player

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Chess Player?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Chess Player from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Chess Player worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Chess Player okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Chess Player good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The Chess Player plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Chess Player in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.