Chess (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2003, Chess is a notable film directed by Lars Rudolfsson, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. The first Swedish language stage version of Chess, starring Helen Sjoholm as Florence Vaszi. Josefin Nilsson as Svetlana Sergievskaja, Tommy Korberg as Anatolij Sergievskij, Anders Ekborg as Freddie Trumper and Per Myrberg as Alexander Molokov. The cast sing new lyrics in Swedish ( written by Rudolfson, Jan Marks and Bjorn Ulvaeus) to tell a new version of the everchanging Chess story. A few new songs have been included (Chess continues to be a work in progress.) This version premiered in February 2002 at the Cirkus Theatre in Stockholm.
Who’s in it. Chess stars Helen Sjöholm as Florence, Tommy Körberg as Anatoly, Josefin Nilsson as Svetlana and Anders Ekborg as Freddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Chess sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chess page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chess (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chess worth watching?
- Chess holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chess?
- Chess stars Helen Sjöholm, Tommy Körberg, Josefin Nilsson, Anders Ekborg and Per Myrberg.
- When was Chess released?
- Chess was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.