


Film · Released
Searching for Bobby Fischer
“Every journey begins with a single move.”
Searching for Bobby Fischer at a glance
Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 drama film, running 1h 50m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1993-08-13
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Steven Zaillian
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 678 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmA seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Cast
14 names
Max PomerancJosh Waitzkin
Joe MantegnaFred Waitzkin
Joan AllenBonnie Waitzkin
Ben KingsleyBruce Pandolfini
Laurence FishburneVinnie
Robert StephensPoe's Teacher
David PaymerKalev
Hal ScardinoMorgan
William H. MacyTunafish Father
Vasek SimekRussian Park Player
Dan HedayaTournament Director
Laura LinneySchool Teacher
Anthony HealdFighting ParentQuestions about Searching for Bobby Fischer
Quick answersWhere can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Searching for Bobby Fischer is listed on Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Searching for Bobby Fischer suitable for children?
Searching for Bobby Fischer 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.
Is Searching for Bobby Fischer on PelisPlus UK?
Searching for Bobby Fischer has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Searching for Bobby Fischer about?
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Searching for Bobby Fischer runs for 1h 50m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Searching for Bobby Fischer trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Searching for Bobby Fischer - Trailer (Paramount Movies) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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