Searching for Bobby Fischer 1993
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SplatA seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Josh Waitzkin
as Fred Waitzkin
as Bonnie Waitzkin
as Bruce Pandolfini
as Vinnie
as Jonathan Poe
as Poe's Teacher
as Kalev
as Morgan
as Tunafish Father
Director:
Writer:
Fred Waitzkin, Steven Zaillian
Stars:
Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Nirenberg, Robert Stephens, David Paymer, Hal Scardino, William H. Macy,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1993 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Josh Waitzkin
as Fred Waitzkin
as Bonnie Waitzkin
as Bruce Pandolfini
as Vinnie
as Jonathan Poe
as Poe's Teacher
as Kalev
as Morgan
as Tunafish Father
as Russian Park Player
as Tournament Director
as School Teacher
as Fighting Parent
as Man of Many Signals
as Katya Waitzkin
as Chess Club Regular
as Chess Club Regular
as Chess Club Member
as Asa Hoffman
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Self
as Self
as Park Player
as Night Park Player
as Washington Square Patzer
as Washington Square Patzer
as Statistician
as Jounalist
as Final Tournament Director
as Park Dealer
as 82nd Girl
as Petey
as Running Chess Kid
as Gym Parent
as Gym Parent
as Screaming Mom
as Josh's Syracuse Opponent
as Josh's Teammate
as Birthday Friend
as Birthday Friend
as Birthday Friend
as Birthday Friend
as Birthday Friend
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
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