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Synopsis
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.3/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 98% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 89/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10679 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 81 | 100% |
Key crew
- Steven ZaillianDirector, Screenplay
- James HornerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Max PomerancJosh Waitzkin
- Joe MantegnaFred Waitzkin
- Joan AllenBonnie Waitzkin
- Ben KingsleyBruce Pandolfini
- Laurence FishburneVinnie
- Michael NirenbergJonathan Poe
- Robert StephensPoe's Teacher
- David PaymerKalev
- Hal ScardinoMorgan
- William H. MacyTunafish Father
- Vasek SimekRussian Park Player
- Dan HedayaTournament Director
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Themes
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