Movie

Critical Thinking

“Chess is the great equalizer”

★ 6.5(52)20201h 57m

Critical Thinking is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Leguizamo
Release date: 2020-12-18
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cinema Veritas

Critical Thinking — trailer

About Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking is a 2020 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Leguizamo, starring John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones and Michael Kenneth Williams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Critical Thinking in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.

Cast

John Leguizamo

Mario Martinez

Rachel Bay Jones

Principal Kestel

Michael Kenneth Williams

Mr. Roundtree

Corwin C. Tuggles

Sedrick Roundtree

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Ito Paniagua

Angel Bismark Curiel

Rodelay Medina

Will Hochman

Gil Luna

Jeffry Batista

Marcel Martinez

Zora Casebere

Chanayah

Ramses Jimenez

Andre Lamar

Todd Allen Durkin

Detective Ransone

Brandon Somers

Harutyun Akopyan

Themes & keywords

high schoolchessmiami, floridabased on true storychess tournament

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Critical Thinking in Canada?+

In Canada, Critical Thinking is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Critical Thinking on Netflix?+

Critical Thinking is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Critical Thinking?+

Critical Thinking has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Critical Thinking?+

Critical Thinking stars John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Corwin C. Tuggles and Jorge Lendeborg Jr..

When did Critical Thinking come out?+

Critical Thinking is a 2020 movie directed by John Leguizamo.

What genre is Critical Thinking?+

Critical Thinking is Drama film.

Who directed Critical Thinking?+

Critical Thinking was directed by John Leguizamo.