Pawn Sacrifice
2015, English. Directed by Edward Zwick.
On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.
During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,116 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pawn Sacrifice
Pawn Sacrifice is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edward ZwickDirector
- Tobey MaguireBobby Fischer
- Peter SarsgaardFather Bill Lombardy
- Liev SchreiberBoris Spassky
- Michael StuhlbargPaul Marshall
- Lily RabeJoan Fischer
- Sophie NélisseYoung Joan
- Seamus Davey-FitzpatrickTeen Bobby Fischer
- Conrad PlaCarmine Nigro
- Aiden LovekampYoung Bobby Fischer
- Evelyne BrochuDonna
- Robin WeigertRegina Fischer
- Andreas ApergisUncle Paul
Details
- Released
- 16 September 2015
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steven Knight, Christopher Wilkinson, Stephen J. Rivele
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $5.6M
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Pawn Sacrifice: quick answers
Is Pawn Sacrifice worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,116 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pawn Sacrifice?
Pawn Sacrifice runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Pawn Sacrifice have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pawn Sacrifice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pawn Sacrifice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pawn Sacrifice is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Pawn Sacrifice on?
Pawn Sacrifice is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pawn Sacrifice?
If you liked Pawn Sacrifice, try Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Coldest Game, Bridge of Spies.
Who directed Pawn Sacrifice?
Pawn Sacrifice (2015) was directed by Edward Zwick and stars Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Liev Schreiber.