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Critic Kim Newman
rated 8

...Zaillian's first feature is funny, tense and demanding, with cerebral clashes to equal the physical bouts of 'Rocky'.

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Martin Film og Serier
rated 8

Den hedder Innocent moves! Kan klart anbefales.

3 years ago

Cast & Crew

Steven Zaillian
Director
Ben Kingsley
As Bruce Pandolfini
William H. Macy
As Tunafish Father
Joe Mantegna
As Fred Waitzkin
Dan Hedaya
As Tournament Director
Tony Shalhoub
As Chess Club Member

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Searching for Bobby Fischer follows the journey of a young chess prodigy named Josh Waitzkin as he rises to fame in the competitive chess world. Discovered by his father and mentored by a strict coach, Josh's natural talent and passion for the game lead him to triumph in numerous tournaments. However, his father's obsession with his son's success threatens to ruin their relationship, and Josh must find a way to balance his love for chess with his own personal happiness. Based on a true story, this film features cameos from famous chess players and highlights the challenges of parenting a child prodigy.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Searching for Bobby Fischer include Good Will Hunting, The Shawshank Redemption, Rain Man, Dead Poets Society, American History X, In the Name of the Father.

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Searching for Bobby Fischer was released in theaters on August 13, 1993.