Where to Watch Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) in the US

What it's about

Josh Waitzkin is just a typical American boy interested in baseball when one day he challenges his father at chess and wins. Showing unusual precocity at the outdoor matches at Washington Square in New York City, he quickly makes friends with a hustler named Vinnie who teaches him speed chess. Josh's parents hire a renowned chess coach, Bruce, who teaches Josh the usefulness of measured planning. Along the way Josh becomes tired of Bruce's system and chess in general and purposely throws a match, leaving the prospects of winning a national championship in serious jeopardy.

Cast and crew

Director

Steven Zaillian

Writer

Fred Waitzkin, Steven Zaillian

Starring

Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Max Pomeranc

Details

Release date

Aug 11, 1993

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$7,266,383

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 11 nominations total

Where to Watch Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) in the US — common questions

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