Film · 1993

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Name: Searching for Bobby Fischer
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1993-08-11
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne

Directed by Steven Zaillian · starring Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna and Joan Allen

1 h 49 min
PG
Comedy · Drama
USA
Released in the UK 5 May 1994

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Synopsis

Josh Waitzkin is just a typical American boy interested in baseball when one day he challenges his father at chess and wins. Showing unusual precocity at the outdoor matches at Washington Square in New York City; he quickly makes friends with a hustler named Vinnie who teaches him speed chess. Josh's parents hire a renowned chess coach; Bruce; who teaches Josh the usefulness of measured planning. Along the way Josh becomes tired of Bruce's system and chess in general and purposely throws a match; leaving the prospects of winning a national championship in serious jeopardy.

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The essentials

Runtime: 109 min1 hour and 49 minutes
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?: 1 hour and 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Searching for Bobby Fischer released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 5 May 1994.
Who directed Searching for Bobby Fischer?: Steven Zaillian.
Who is in Searching for Bobby Fischer?: It stars Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen and Ben Kingsley.
Where can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV.