Searching for Bobby Fischer
Seen it?1993 | 110 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $12 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 187K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Zaillian
- Max PomerancJosh Waitzkin
- Joe MantegnaFred Waitzkin
- Joan AllenBonnie Waitzkin
- Ben KingsleyBruce Pandolfini
- Laurence FishburneVinnie
- Michael NirenbergJonathan Poe
- Robert StephensPoe's Teacher
- David PaymerKalev
- Hal ScardinoMorgan
- William H. MacyTunafish Father