Queen to Play
2009, French. Directed by Caroline Bottaro.
Hélène, a housekeeper at a ritzy hotel in Corsica, is devoted to her family but lacks any passion in her own life. When she sees a handsome couple play a passionate game of chess, she becomes inspired to play herself. Hélène's working-class husband and spoiled daughter are soon bewildered by her obsession with chess. They also grow suspicious of Hélène's close relationship with Dr. Kröger, her eccentric American expat tutor.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Caroline BottaroDirector
- Sandrine BonnaireHélène
- Kevin KlineKröger
- Francis RenaudAnge
- Jennifer BealsL’Américaine
- Valérie LagrangeMaria
- Alexandra GentilLisa
- Alice PolNatalia
- Élisabeth VitaliMarie-Jeanne
- Dominic GouldL’Américain
- Daniel MartinLe président du club d'échecs
- Laurence ColussiPina
- François OrsoniLe journaliste
Details
- Released
- 5 August 2009
- Original title
- Joueuse
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- Caroline Bottaro
- Box office
- $1.1M
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Queen to Play: quick answers
Is Queen to Play worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Queen to Play?
Queen to Play runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Queen to Play have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Queen to Play. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Queen to Play parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Queen to Play on?
Queen to Play isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Queen to Play?
If you liked Queen to Play, try Ride Away, Mr. Morgan's Last Love, Better Living Through Chemistry.
Who directed Queen to Play?
Queen to Play (2009) was directed by Caroline Bottaro and stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Francis Renaud.