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Queen of Chess

7.620261h 33mDocumentary
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Queen of Chess is a 2026 documentary film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

PG age rating1h 33mDocumentary

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

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Type
Feature film
Released
2026-01-27
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Rory Kennedy
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 · 82 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.

Cast

12 names
Judit PolgárSelf
Garry KasparovSelf
László PolgárSelf
Sofia PolgárSelf
Klára PolgárSelf
Gustáv FontSelf
Anna RudolfSelf
Jovanka HouskaSelf
Maurice AshleySelf
William HartstonSelf
Dirk Jan ten GeuzendamSelf
Bobby FischerSelf (archival footage)

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Where can I watch Queen of Chess in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Queen of Chess is listed on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Queen of Chess suitable for children?

Queen of Chess is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Queen of Chess about?

A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.

How long is Queen of Chess?

Queen of Chess runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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