Queen of Katwe

In chess, the small one can become the big one.
7.2 2016 2h 4m Drama
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A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Released
2016-09-23
Runtime
2h 4m
Rating
7.2
Status
Released

Cast

Madina NalwangaPhiona Mutesi
David OyelowoRobert Katende
Lupita Nyong'oNakku Harriet
Martin KabanzaMugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" KyazeMargaret Night Nantongo
Esther TebandekeSarah Katende
Ntare Guma Mbaho MwineTendo
Ethan Nazario LubegaMukumbya Benjamin
Nikita WaligwaGloria Nansubuga
Ronald SsemagandaIvan
Peter OdekeEnoch Barumba
Philip LuswataMinister Aloysius Kyazze
Joanitta Bewulira-WanderaMrs. Gali
Ivan JacoboBuyinza Richard (young)
Nicolas LevesqueBuyinza Richard (older)

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