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Queen of Katwe
Drama - 2016
Queen of Katwe
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7.4
93%
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A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Director:
,
Mira Nair
Cast:
,
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
,
David Oyelowo
,
Lupita Nyong'o

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Rated:
PG
Runtime:
124 min
Release date:
23 Sep 2016
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$15,000,000
Revenue:
$10,367,161
Awards:
2 wins & 18 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

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,
28 Sep 2016
fresh:
Predictable and very Disneyfied, but Mutesi's remarkable story carries the day.
– Rafer Guzman,
Newsday,
29 Sep 2016
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,
29 Sep 2016
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,
4 Oct 2016
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,
24 Oct 2016
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