Fresh
The colors and rhythms of life in the slums of Uganda are what set Queen of Katwe apart from other underdog chess movies.
Sandy Cohen, Associated Press
Queen of Katwe
In chess, the small one can become the big one.
2016 · 2h 4m · PG
Drama
Directed by
Mira Nair
Overview
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
93%
Tomatometer
Fresh
In some ways, the film's streaks of realism-not fantasy-are what make it such a genuine pleasure to watch.
Lenika Cruz, The Atlantic
Fresh
Director Mira Nair knows just how to deploy her excellent cast, giving weight to the drama of both Mom and coach without ever forgetting her sweet young queen.
Matthew Lickona, San Diego Reader
Fresh
Predictable and very Disneyfied, but Mutesi's remarkable story carries the day.
Rafer Guzman, Newsday
Fresh
The story is true, and the message it delivers-with care and help, the disenfranchised can become role models and inspire others-is unabashedly sentimental, but in a good way.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
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