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Knights of the South Bronx

2005Movie1 h 29 minPG

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–73%

A heartwarming, uplifting drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

It's All In the Moves You Make

A business man decides that he wants to teach school in the inner city and chooses a tough school in the South Bronx. He teaches the children how to play the game of chess, and along the way they learn a lot about life.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • Mentorship
  • Inner-City Story
  • Educational Theme
  • Feel-Good
  • Chess
  • Character Growth
  • Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Allen Hughes
Written by
Jamal Joseph
Produced by
John M. Eckert
Music by
Stephen Endelman

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Facts

December 6, 2005 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
December 6, 2005
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Knights of the South Bronx worth watching?"

Questions about Knights of the South Bronx

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Knights of the South Bronx worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Knights of the South Bronx okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Knights of the South Bronx?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Knights of the South Bronx?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.