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Where to Watch Queen of Katwe (2016) in the US
- 2016
- PG
- 2h 4m
- 7.4IMDb
- 94%Rotten Tomatoes
- 73Metascore
Queen of Katwe is available with a subscription, to rent, or to buy in the United States.
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What it's about
Living in Katwe, a slum in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona, her mother Nakku Harriet, and her younger family members. She and her younger brother help their mother sell maize in the market. She also helps care for her baby brother. Her world changes the day she meets Robert Katende at a missionary program. Katende coaches soccer and teaches children to play chess at a local center. Curious, Phiona visits the center, learns the game, and becomes fascinated with it. She becomes a top player in the group under Katende's guidance.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Writer
- William Wheeler, Tim Crothers
- Starring
- Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o
Details
- Release date
- Sep 30, 2016
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $8,874,389
- Awards
- 4 wins & 30 nominations total
Where to Watch Queen of Katwe (2016) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Queen of Katwe in the United States?
- Queen of Katwe is available with a subscription, to rent, or to buy in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (HD) and Wonder Project (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand. Buy the movie on Prime Video.
- Can I stream Queen of Katwe or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (HD) and Wonder Project (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand. Buy the movie on Prime Video.
- Can I watch Queen of Katwe for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Queen of Katwe in the United States.
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