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Queen of Katwe(2016)

2h 4mDramaEnglish
7.2/10
466 user ratings

In chess, the small one can become the big one.

Overview

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

Director

Mira Nair

Studio

Cine Mosaic

Budget

$15M

Revenue

$10M

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Cast

Madina Nalwanga

as Phiona Mutesi

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

as Robert Katende

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

as Nakku Harriet

Martin Kabanza

as Mugabi Brian

Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

as Margaret Night Nantongo

Esther Tebandeke

as Sarah Katende

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

as Tendo

Ethan Nazario Lubega

as Mukumbya Benjamin

Nikita Waligwa

as Gloria Nansubuga

Ronald Ssemaganda

as Ivan

Peter Odeke

as Enoch Barumba

Philip Luswata

Philip Luswata

as Minister Aloysius Kyazze

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2016

Runtime

2h 4m

Language

English

Rating

7.2 / 10

Budget

$15M

Box Office

$10M

Production Companies

Cine Mosaic • Mirabai Films

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Where can I watch Queen of Katwe?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Queen of Katwe (2016).

What is Queen of Katwe about?

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

Who directed Queen of Katwe?

Queen of Katwe was directed by Mira Nair and released in 2016. It is a drama film.

How long is Queen of Katwe?

Queen of Katwe has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).

Who stars in Queen of Katwe?

The cast of Queen of Katwe includes Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi, David Oyelowo as Robert Katende, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakku Harriet, Martin Kabanza as Mugabi Brian, Taryn "Kay" Kyaze as Margaret Night Nantongo and more.

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