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Queen of Katwe

2016 · 2h 4m · Drama

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

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

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

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82/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITA young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

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Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a drama story with a clear genre identity
02A fuller 124-minute runtime and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit
03Its early 7.2/10 TMDB audience score is useful, but the vote count is still modest enough to treat it as supporting evidence rather than the whole verdict

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Queen of Katwe?

Queen of Katwe belongs in your night if you want a drama movie with a clearly defined tone. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a fuller 124-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 5/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want a drama movie with a clearly defined tone
02you are in the mood for a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie
03you want a fuller 124-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01this genre is not what you are in the mood for
02you are impatient with measured or slow-building movies
03you want something less character- or drama-driven

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Mira Nair portrait
Mira NairDirector
Madina Nalwanga portrait
Madina NalwangaPhiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo portrait
David OyelowoRobert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o portrait
Lupita Nyong'oNakku Harriet
Martin Kabanza portrait
Martin KabanzaMugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze portrait
Taryn "Kay" KyazeMargaret Night Nantongo
Esther Tebandeke portrait
Esther TebandekeSarah Katende
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine portrait
Ntare Guma Mbaho MwineTendo
Ethan Nazario Lubega portrait
Ethan Nazario LubegaMukumbya Benjamin
Nikita Waligwa portrait
Nikita WaligwaGloria Nansubuga