Queen of Katwe (2016)

  • PG
  • 09/23/2016 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 4m

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

Overview

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

Mira Nair

Director

William Wheeler

Screenplay

Cast

Madina Nalwanga's headshot

Madina Nalwanga

Phiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo's headshot

David Oyelowo

Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o's headshot

Lupita Nyong'o

Nakku Harriet
Martin Kabanza's headshot

Martin Kabanza

Mugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze's headshot

Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

Margaret Night Nantongo
Esther Tebandeke's headshot

Esther Tebandeke

Sarah Katende
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine's headshot

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Tendo
Ethan Nazario Lubega's headshot

Ethan Nazario Lubega

Mukumbya Benjamin

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