Queen to Play (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Queen to Play is a comedy and drama film directed by Caroline Bottaro, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Hélène, a housekeeper at a ritzy hotel in Corsica, is devoted to her family but lacks any passion in her own life. When she sees a handsome couple play a passionate game of chess, she becomes inspired to play herself. Hélène's working-class husband and spoiled daughter are soon bewildered by her obsession with chess. They also grow suspicious of Hélène's close relationship with Dr. Kröger, her eccentric American expat tutor.
Who’s in it. Queen to Play stars Sandrine Bonnaire as Hélène, Kevin Kline as Kröger, Valérie Lagrange as Maria and Francis Renaud as Ange, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Queen to Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Queen to Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Queen to Play tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queen to Play (2009)?
- In US, Queen to Play is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Queen to Play worth watching?
- Queen to Play holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Queen to Play?
- Queen to Play stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Valérie Lagrange, Francis Renaud and Alexandra Gentil.
- When was Queen to Play released?
- Queen to Play was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.