Movie

Checkmate

“A young boy enters a chess tournament to save his mother.”

20234m

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Good to know

Director: Alex Anderson
Release date: 2023-09-03
Runtime: 4m
Language: English
Budget: $60
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: Dreamvine Films

About Checkmate

Checkmate is a 2023 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Alex Anderson, starring Amos Pollock, Edie Hester and Joa Contreras. It has a runtime of 4 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Checkmate in South Korea — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A teenage boy's mother needs money for surgery, but she can't afford it. After he finds a poster for a chess competition with a grand prize of $10k, he enters without knowing anything about the game to win the cash prize.

Cast

Amos Pollock

Henry

Edie Hester

Henry's Mother

Joa Contreras

The Opponent

Alex Anderson

Bully

Themes & keywords

chesssportsshort filmcheckmatedramadreamvine

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Checkmate in South Korea?+

Checkmate is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Korea. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Checkmate on Netflix?+

Checkmate is not on Netflix in South Korea right now.

How long is Checkmate?+

Checkmate has a runtime of 4 minutes (4 minutes).

Who stars in Checkmate?+

Checkmate stars Amos Pollock, Edie Hester, Joa Contreras and Alex Anderson.

When did Checkmate come out?+

Checkmate is a 2023 movie directed by Alex Anderson.

What genre is Checkmate?+

Checkmate is Drama film.

Who directed Checkmate?+

Checkmate was directed by Alex Anderson.