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Queen of Katwe

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Queen of Katwe

In chess, the small one can become the big one.

7.2

2h 4m

2016

“In chess, the small one can become the big one.”

Synopsis

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Director

Mira Nair

Trailer

Drama

chessbased on novel or booksportsbiographybased on true storywoman directorlife in the slumsbased on magazine, newspaper or article

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Cast & Crew

Madina Nalwanga

as Phiona Mutesi

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

as Robert Katende

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

as Nakku Harriet

Martin Kabanza

as Mugabi Brian

Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

as Margaret Night Nantongo

Esther Tebandeke

as Sarah Katende

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

as Tendo

Ethan Nazario Lubega

as Mukumbya Benjamin

Nikita Waligwa

as Gloria Nansubuga

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