Computer Chess
Seen it?2013 | 91 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Sleeper or The Mitchells vs. the Machines, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
At the American Computer Chess Convention, enthusiasts gather to pit their programs against other computer chess programs and human players in a tournament for a grand prize of $7500.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Bujalski
- Patrick RiesterBishton
- Myles PaigePapageorge
- James CurryCarbray
- Robin SchwartzShelly
- Gerald PearyHenderson
- Wiley WigginsBeuscher
- Gordon KindlmannSchoesser
- Kriss SchludermannADVANTAGE Member
- Tom FletcherDEEP SPEED Member
- Kevin BewersdorfCameraman