The World Champion (2021): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, The World Champion is a drama film directed by Alexey Sidorov, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Bei manchen sportlichen Siegen geht es um mehr als nur um den Gewinn eines Titels. Manche von ihnen gehen in die Geschichte ein. Der Film verfolgt den dramatischsten und legendärsten Showdown in der Geschichte des Schachs - das Match zwischen Anatoli Karpow, dem damaligen Weltmeister, und Viktor Kortschnoi, einem jungen Emigranten aus der UdSSR. In diesem Kampf zwischen zwei herausragenden Schachspielern, einem Duell der Persönlichkeiten unter enormem psychologischen Druck, steht unfassbar viel auf dem Spiel.
Who’s in it. The World Champion stars Victor Dobronravov as Sergey Maksimov, Viktor Sukhorukov as Viktor Baturinskiy, Konstantin Khabenskiy as Korchnoi and Anatoly Kot as Igor Zaytsev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The World Champion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World Champion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The World Champion tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The World Champion (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The World Champion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The World Champion worth watching?
- The World Champion holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The World Champion?
- The World Champion stars Victor Dobronravov, Viktor Sukhorukov, Konstantin Khabenskiy, Anatoly Kot and Ivan Yankovsky.
- When was The World Champion released?
- The World Champion was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.