Queen of Katwe
2016, English. Directed by Mira Nair.
In chess, the small one can become the big one.
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Queen of Katwe is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mira NairDirector
- Madina NalwangaPhiona Mutesi
- David OyelowoRobert Katende
- Lupita Nyong'oNakku Harriet
- Martin KabanzaMugabi Brian
- Taryn "Kay" KyazeMargaret Night Nantongo
- Esther TebandekeSarah Katende
- Ntare Guma Mbaho MwineTendo
- Ethan Nazario LubegaMukumbya Benjamin
- Nikita WaligwaGloria Nansubuga
- Ronald SsemagandaIvan
- Peter OdekeEnoch Barumba
- Philip LuswataMinister Aloysius Kyazze
Details
- Released
- 23 September 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Wheeler
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $10M
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What Queen of Katwe is based on
Queen of Katwe is based on The Queen Of Katwe, a novel by Tim Crothers and Game of her life, a 2011 novel by Tim Crothers.
Novel
The Queen Of Katwe
By Tim Crothers
Novel · 2011
Game of her life
By Tim Crothers
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Queen of Katwe: quick answers
Is Queen of Katwe worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 484 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Queen of Katwe?
Queen of Katwe runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Queen of Katwe have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Queen of Katwe. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Queen of Katwe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Queen of Katwe is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Queen of Katwe on?
Queen of Katwe is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Queen of Katwe?
If you liked Queen of Katwe, try Rise, Won't Back Down, My All American.
Who directed Queen of Katwe?
Queen of Katwe (2016) was directed by Mira Nair and stars Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o.
What is Queen of Katwe based on?
Queen of Katwe is based on The Queen Of Katwe, a novel by Tim Crothers and Game of her life, a 2011 novel by Tim Crothers.