20 Best Chess Movies_(Updated_2025) - IMDb
List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 1. The Queen's Gambit. Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price. 2. Searching for Bobby Fischer.
The 15 Best Chess Movies Of All Time - Ranker
Jun 21, 2024 · Checkmates and memorable cinema come together in this crowd-ranked list of famous films that capture the strategic thrill and intellectual beauty of the cerebral sport of chess. Criteria include critical acclaim, audience approval, realistic portrayals of matches, and engaging storylines that draw viewers into the world of the royal game.
The 12 Best Movies About Chess of All Time, Ranked
Aug 16, 2023 · Here are our picks for the best chess movies of all time, from inspirational sports dramas to riveting spy thrillers. Inspired by a true story, Life of a King tells the journey of Eugene Brown (played by Cuba Gooding Jr.), a man who's released from prison after 18 years and starts a chess club called the Big Chair Chess Club.
15 Best Chess Movies of All Time - TheChessWorld
Dec 27, 2024 · Choosing the best chess movies wasn’t easy. Each film was assessed in terms of popularity, narrative, and, specifically, whether or not it reflects the game of chess. We also looked at the degree to which the movie reflects the mental struggle of chess as well as the emotional development of the players.
7 Chess Movies You Do Not Want To Miss
Oct 1, 2018 · Chess fans everywhere have their favorite chess movies. Here are our top seven picks. Make sure to share your favorite chess films in the comments! 1. Searching for Bobby Fischer. "Searching for Bobby Fischer " inspired a scholastic chess boom in the United States.
The 10 Best Movies About Chess - Vulture
Nov 23, 2020 · Did Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit leave you suddenly wanting more chess content? Here’s our list of the 10 best chess movies, including Queen of Katwe, Searching for Bobby Fischer, and more.
Top 10 Chess Movies - IMDb
This is a list of the top movies about the game of chess. You don't have to understand the rules of chess to enjoy these films. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 1. Searching for Bobby Fischer. A prepubescent chess prodigy is encouraged to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer. 2.
12 Best Chess Movies of All Time - The Cinemaholic
Jun 4, 2022 · Here is the list of top chess movies ever made. You can watch several of these best chess movies on Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime. 12. Knight Moves (1992)
Best Chess Movies - The Chessboard Vault
Sep 17, 2023 · Dive into the world of chess-themed movies and discover tales as timeless as the game itself, stories that evoke emotion, stimulate thought, and enchant the soul. Welcome to a cinematic journey that celebrates the royal game in all its glory.
Every Chess Film - Chess.com
Dec 13, 2021 · There follows, a list of chess films - those where chess is integral to the film rather than simply appearing in the film. Films such as “The Thomas Crown Affair”, “2001” and “Blade Runner” don't make this list.