Mikhail Tal. From a Far
2016, RU. Directed by Staņislavs Tokalovs.
Mikhail Tal. From a Far is a documentary exploring the unpredictable and tragic life of the genius world chess champion Mikhail Tal, Riga's native son. Mikhail Tal becomes the youngest world chess champion at 23. The same year, he was diagnosed with incurable kidney disease and given only one year to live. Through sheer will and reckless abandon he managed to live another 40 years, filling them with a string of remarkable chess successes, unexplainable failures, amorous conquests and a life-threatening game of cat and mouse with the KGB.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- RU
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Mikhail Tal. From a Far
Mikhail Tal. From a Far isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 March 2016.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 March 2016
- Original title
- Laiks, kura nav. Mihails Tāls
- Country
- Latvia
- Written by
- Staņislavs Tokalovs
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Mikhail Tal. From a Far
Untold: Chess Mates
2026 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Queen of Chess
2026 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
2003 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
I Am Heath Ledger
2017 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Toxic Love Story
2026 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gilbert
2017 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
2018 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
For the Love of Spock
2016 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
David Bowie: Five Years
2013 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mikhail Tal. From a Far: quick answers
Is Mikhail Tal. From a Far worth watching?
Mikhail Tal. From a Far doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Mikhail Tal. From a Far?
Mikhail Tal. From a Far runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Mikhail Tal. From a Far have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mikhail Tal. From a Far. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mikhail Tal. From a Far parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mikhail Tal. From a Far yet.
Which OTT platform is Mikhail Tal. From a Far on?
Mikhail Tal. From a Far isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 March 2016. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mikhail Tal. From a Far?
If you liked Mikhail Tal. From a Far, try Untold: Chess Mates, Queen of Chess, Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin.
Who directed Mikhail Tal. From a Far?
Mikhail Tal. From a Far (2016) was directed by Staņislavs Tokalovs.