Where can I watch The Chess Players (1977)?

In IN, The Chess Players is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Chess Players worth watching?

The Chess Players holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Chess Players?

The Chess Players stars Sanjeev Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Shabana Azmi, Farida Jalal and Veena.

When was The Chess Players released?

The Chess Players was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.

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The Chess Players (1977): cast, story & where to watch

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Released in 1977, The Chess Players is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 129 minutes. “Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It is the year 1856. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the king of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British colonialists, intent on controlling this rich land, have sent general Outram on a secret mission to clear the way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political manoeuvres, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either—Court nobles Mir and Mirza, ignoring the situation of their country and all their duties towards their families, spend their days playing endless games of chess. The film is based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name.

Who’s in it. The Chess Players stars Sanjeev Kumar as Mirza Sajjad Ali, Saeed Jaffrey as Mir Roshan Ali, Shabana Azmi as Khurshid and Farida Jalal as Nafisa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Chess Players has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chess Players page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Chess Players (1977)?: In IN, The Chess Players is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Chess Players worth watching?: The Chess Players holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Chess Players?: The Chess Players stars Sanjeev Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Shabana Azmi, Farida Jalal and Veena.
When was The Chess Players released?: The Chess Players was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.