Knight Moves (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1992, Knight Moves is a thriller and mystery film directed by Carl Schenkel, running about 116 minutes. “In a game of life and death... one wrong move could be his last...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chess grandmaster is in a big tournament, and when his lover is found painted up and the blood drained out of her body he becomes a chief suspect. After he gets a call from the killer urging him to try and figure out the game, he cooperates with police and a psychologist to try and catch the killer, but doubts linger about the grandmaster's innocence as the string of grisly murders continues.
Who’s in it. Knight Moves stars Christophe Lambert as Peter Sanderson, Diane Lane as Kathy Sheppard, Tom Skerritt as Frank Sedman and Daniel Baldwin as Andy Wagner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Knight Moves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $923.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knight Moves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knight Moves tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knight Moves (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Knight Moves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Knight Moves worth watching?
- Knight Moves holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knight Moves?
- Knight Moves stars Christophe Lambert, Diane Lane, Tom Skerritt, Daniel Baldwin and Ferdy Mayne.
- When was Knight Moves released?
- Knight Moves was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.