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Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

Every journey begins with a single move.

  • Aug 13, 1993
  • 1h 50m
  • PG

7.1/10

TMDB user score
677 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 drama film directed by Steven Zaillian. Its leading cast includes Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna and Joan Allen. It runs for 1 hour 50 minutes.

Synopsis

A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 50 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 677 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Searching for Bobby Fischer - Trailer (Paramount Movies) · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Max Pomeranc Josh Waitzkin
  • Joe Mantegna Fred Waitzkin
  • Joan Allen Bonnie Waitzkin
  • Ben Kingsley Bruce Pandolfini
  • Laurence Fishburne Vinnie
  • Michael Nirenberg Jonathan Poe
  • Robert Stephens Poe's Teacher
  • David Paymer Kalev
  • Hal Scardino Morgan
  • William H. Macy Tunafish Father
  • Vasek Simek Russian Park Player
  • Dan Hedaya Tournament Director
  • Laura Linney School Teacher
  • Anthony Heald Fighting Parent
  • Steven Randazzo Man of Many Signals
  • Chelsea Moore Katya Waitzkin
  • Josh Mostel Chess Club Regular
  • Josh Kornbluth Chess Club Regular

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