Movie

Searching for Bobby Fischer

“Every journey begins with a single move.”

★ 7.1(648)19931h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Steven Zaillian
Release date: 1993-08-13
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $7,266,383
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mirage Enterprises

Searching for Bobby Fischer — trailer

About Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Steven Zaillian, starring Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna and Joan Allen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 648 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Searching for Bobby Fischer in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.

Cast

Max Pomeranc

Josh Waitzkin

Joe Mantegna

Fred Waitzkin

Joan Allen

Bonnie Waitzkin

Ben Kingsley

Bruce Pandolfini

Laurence Fishburne

Vinnie

Michael Nirenberg

Jonathan Poe

Robert Stephens

Poe's Teacher

David Paymer

Kalev

Hal Scardino

Morgan

William H. Macy

Tunafish Father

Vasek Simek

Russian Park Player

Dan Hedaya

Tournament Director

Themes & keywords

new york citychesshustlerchild prodigychess championchess tournamentplaying chesschess matchpressure to perform

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer in Brazil?+

Searching for Bobby Fischer is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Searching for Bobby Fischer on Netflix?+

Searching for Bobby Fischer is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?+

Searching for Bobby Fischer has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Searching for Bobby Fischer?+

Searching for Bobby Fischer stars Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley and Laurence Fishburne.

When did Searching for Bobby Fischer come out?+

Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 movie directed by Steven Zaillian.

What genre is Searching for Bobby Fischer?+

Searching for Bobby Fischer is Drama film.

Who directed Searching for Bobby Fischer?+

Searching for Bobby Fischer was directed by Steven Zaillian.