Queen of Katwe 2016
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SplatA young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Phiona Mutesi
as Robert Katende
as Nakku Harriet
as Mugabi Brian
as Margaret Night Nantongo
as Sarah Katende
as Tendo
as Mukumbya Benjamin
as Gloria Nansubuga
as Ivan
Director:
Writer:
William Wheeler, Tim Crothers
Stars:
Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza, Taryn "Kay" Kyaze, Esther Tebandeke, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Ethan Nazario Lubega, Nikita Waligwa, Ronald Ssemaganda,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2016 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
124 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
Queen of Katwe
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Phiona Mutesi
as Robert Katende
as Nakku Harriet
as Mugabi Brian
as Margaret Night Nantongo
as Sarah Katende
as Tendo
as Mukumbya Benjamin
as Gloria Nansubuga
as Ivan
as Enoch Barumba
as Minister Aloysius Kyazze
as Mrs. Gali
as Buyinza Richard (young)
as Buyinza Richard (older)
as Babirye Stellah
as Joseph
as Hope Katende
as Theo
as Bookie Student
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