Overview:
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.| Status: | Released (2016-09-23) |
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| Awards: | 4 wins & 30 nominations |
| BoxOffice: | $8,874,389 |
| Screen: | William Wheeler, Tim Crothers |
| Productions: | Cine Mosaic, Mirabai Films |
| Production Countries: | United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 1683149: Madina Nalwanga - Phiona Mutesi
- 35013: David Oyelowo - Robert Katende
- 1267329: Lupita Nyong'o - Nakku Harriet
- 1683148: Martin Kabanza - Mugabi Brian
- 1683150: Taryn "Kay" Kyaze - Margaret Night Nantongo
- 2050384: Esther Tebandeke - Sarah Katende
- 16760: Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine - Tendo
Crews
- 6495: Mira Nair - Director - Directing
- 60185: William Wheeler - Screenplay - Writing
- 3637827: Moses Bwayo - Boom Operator - Sound
- 3637827: Moses Bwayo - Sound Mixer - Sound
- 1716977: Dinaz Stafford - Casting - Production
- 1731573: Mobolaji Dawodu - Costume Design - Costume & Make-Up
- 17863: Linda Cohen - Music Supervisor - Sound
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Reviews
Gimly
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From a technical point of view, _Queen of Katwe_ is not a resounding success. There is bad audio, continuity errors, hammy dialogue, some very bizarre choices in cinematography and the occasional scene of poor acting. The story however (while following a fairly predictable family- ....
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**A life changing game.** I am not a big fan of Mira Nair. But I like some of her films, particularly 'Amelia'. Because she usually prefers India and Indian subjects and cast as what she's. Outside that circle, she was not that successful, until now. It was a sport film, that revo ....
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Excellent. <em>'Queen of Katwe'</em> is another Disney sports biopic, but one made with a difference - it doesn't hit the exact same notes as the studio usually does in this genre, which is a positive. The film is shot lovely, with a terrific main cast. Lupita Nyong'o is top no ....
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