Chess of the Wind (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, Chess of the Wind is a drama film directed by Mohammad Reza Aslani, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The first lady of a noble house has died and now there is conflict between the remainders for taking over her heritage.
Who’s in it. Chess of the Wind stars Shahram Golchin, Mohammadali Keshavarz as Hadji Amoo, Shohreh Aghdashloo as Kanizak and Fakhri Khorvash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Chess of the Wind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chess of the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chess of the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chess of the Wind (1976)?
- In US, Chess of the Wind is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chess of the Wind worth watching?
- Chess of the Wind holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chess of the Wind?
- Chess of the Wind stars Shahram Golchin, Mohammadali Keshavarz, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Fakhri Khorvash and Akbar Zanjanpour.
- When was Chess of the Wind released?
- Chess of the Wind was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.