The Chess Game
1994, French. Directed by Yves Hanchar.
In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 19 November 1994
- Original title
- La Partie d'échecs
- Country
- Switzerland, Belgium, France
- Written by
- Yves Hanchar, Josiane Morand
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The Chess Game runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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The Chess Game isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1994. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Chess Game?
If you liked The Chess Game, try SubUrbia, Bye Bye Morons, New Biz in the Hood.
Who directed The Chess Game?
The Chess Game (1994) was directed by Yves Hanchar and stars Pierre Richard, Catherine Deneuve, Denis Lavant.