Computer Chess (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, Computer Chess is a comedy film directed by Andrew Bujalski, running about 91 minutes. “An artificially intelligent comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the American Computer Chess Convention, enthusiasts gather to pit their programs against other computer chess programs and human players in a tournament for a grand prize of $7500.
Who’s in it. Computer Chess stars Patrick Riester as Bishton, Myles Paige as Papageorge, James Curry as Carbray and Robin Schwartz as Shelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Computer Chess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Computer Chess page.
If you liked it. Fans of Computer Chess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Computer Chess (2013)?
- In US, Computer Chess is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Computer Chess worth watching?
- Computer Chess holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Computer Chess?
- Computer Chess stars Patrick Riester, Myles Paige, James Curry, Robin Schwartz and Gerald Peary.
- When was Computer Chess released?
- Computer Chess was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.