Queen of Katwe (2016)

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

Movie · Drama · 2h 4m · Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB · Released September 23, 2016

Overview

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

Directed by Mira Nair

Cast

• Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi
• David Oyelowo as Robert Katende
• Lupita Nyong'o as Nakku Harriet
• Martin Kabanza as Mugabi Brian
• Taryn "Kay" Kyaze as Margaret Night Nantongo
• Esther Tebandeke as Sarah Katende
• Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Tendo
• Ethan Nazario Lubega as Mukumbya Benjamin
• Nikita Waligwa as Gloria Nansubuga
• Ronald Ssemaganda as Ivan
• Peter Odeke as Enoch Barumba
• Philip Luswata as Minister Aloysius Kyazze

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