Queen of Katwe (2016)

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Plot

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

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Trailer Trailer Trailer New Spot Featurette Alicia Keys “Back to Life” Featurette Featurette Queen of Katwe premiere: Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo become mates in chess drama Clip Opportunity Clip Dreams Clip Never Surrender Clip Lucky Beginner Featurette Labor Of Love Featurette Choose To Dream Featurette Lupita And The Children Featurette Message Of Hope Clip Something Remarkable

Cast

David OyelowoRobert Katende

Koji Suzuki

Lupita Nyong'oNakku Harriet

Writers and directors

Mira NairDirector

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Gimly ★ 6.0/10

From a technical point of view, _Queen of Katwe_ is not a resounding success. There is bad audio, continuity errors, hammy dialogue, some very bizarre choices in cinematography and the occasional scen…5. Dec 2016

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Reno ★ 8.0/10

**A life changing game.** I am not a big fan of Mira Nair. But I like some of her films, particularly 'Amelia'. Because she usually prefers India and Indian subjects and cast as what she's. Outside…26. Sep 2017

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r96sk ★ 8.0/10

Excellent. 'Queen of Katwe' is another Disney sports biopic, but one made with a difference - it doesn't hit the exact same notes as the studio usually does in this genre, which is a positive. The …17. Nov 2020

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