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Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe

2016Movie⏱️ 2h 4mPG
BiographyDramaSport
7.4
IMDB Rating
19,828 votes

Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona and her family. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches children how to play chess.

Director
Mira Nair
Writers
William Wheeler, Tim Crothers
Stars
Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o
Release Date
September 30, 2016
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 4
Wins
🎯 30
Nominations
💬 91
Reviews
📋 40.8K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Madina Nalwanga
Madina Nalwanga
as Phiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
as Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o
as Nakku Harriet
Martin Kabanza
Martin Kabanza
as Mugabi Brian
👤
Taryn Kyaze
as Night
👤
Ivan Jacobo
as Young Richard
👤
Nicolas Levesque
as Older Richard
👤
Ronald Ssemaganda
as Ivan
👤
Ethan Nazario Lubega
as Benjamin
Nikita Waligwa
Nikita Waligwa
as Gloria

💰 Box Office

$10,368,126
Worldwide Gross
$8,874,389
Domestic Gross
$304,933
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.39 : 1
Sound
Dolby Atmos
Color
Color
Filming Location
Kampala, Uganda
Production
Walt Disney Pictures, ESPN Films

🏷️ Keywords

chesschess tournamentugandakampalabased on true story

🎯 Categories

Coming-of-AgeBiographyDramaSport

⭐ Featured Review

Cinematography of this film is Breathtaking!
by apioneer2016-11-25
9/10

"Here is another beautiful film by Mira Nair who made 'Monsoon Wedding'. The cinematography captures the true colors and life in a slum of Uganda, Africa. The characters were really believable and the acting was excellent. Madina Nalwanga's acting was very convincing and true to her heart. She understands how to portray her emotions in front of the camera. The children in the film were brilliant and all the cast gave good performances. Some scenes were heartbreaking and moving. Mira Nair directs her actors with great skill and confidence which is visible on the screen. Its really..."

💡 Did You Know?

Director Mira Nair decided to adapt "Queen of Katwe" into a film after making a documentary about the life of the man who trained Phiona Mutesi, Robert Katende.

📖 Synopsis

Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona and her family. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches children how to play chess.