Movie

Checkmates

★ 6.9(101)20241h 38m

Checkmates is streaming on Made in Europe Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Checkmates

🇩🇪 Germany

Made in Europe Amazon ChannelStream

Good to know

Director: Nacho G. Velilla
Release date: 2024-04-12
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Spain
Studio: Felicitas Media

About Checkmates

Checkmates is a 2024 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Nacho G. Velilla, starring Alexandra Jiménez, María Adánez and Francesc Orella. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 101 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Checkmates in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Candela, the headmistress of an elite school, after a traumatic divorce, returns to her old high school to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. There she will learn that in chess, and in life, it doesn't matter if you are a king or a pawn, because everyone ends up in the same box.

Cast

Alexandra Jiménez

Candela

María Adánez

Virginia

Francesc Orella

Emilio

Miguel Rellán

Santiago

Alain Hernández

Lucas

José Manuel Poga

German

Luis Callejo

Lope

Rocío Velayos

Luna

Pablo Louazel

Diego

Verónica Senra

Iria

Kiko Bena

Keko

Tuoxin Qiu

Yao

Themes & keywords

chessbased on true storyfall from grace

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Checkmates in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Checkmates on Made in Europe Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Checkmates on Netflix?+

Checkmates is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Made in Europe Amazon Channel.

How long is Checkmates?+

Checkmates has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Checkmates?+

Checkmates stars Alexandra Jiménez, María Adánez, Francesc Orella, Miguel Rellán and Alain Hernández.

When did Checkmates come out?+

Checkmates is a 2024 movie directed by Nacho G. Velilla.

What genre is Checkmates?+

Checkmates is Comedy film.

Who directed Checkmates?+

Checkmates was directed by Nacho G. Velilla.