A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
▶ Watch TrailerMadina Nalwanga
Phiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo
Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o
Nakku Harriet
Martin Kabanza
Mugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
Margaret Night Nantongo
Esther Tebandeke
Sarah Katende
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Tendo
Ethan Nazario Lubega
Mukumbya Benjamin
Nikita Waligwa
Gloria Nansubuga
Ronald Ssemaganda
Ivan
Director
Mira Nair
Screenplay
William Wheeler
Tagline
"In chess, the small one can become the big one."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$10,367,161
Production
Cine Mosaic, Mirabai Films
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