Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1993, Searching for Bobby Fischer is a drama film directed by Steven Zaillian, running about 110 minutes. “Every journey begins with a single move.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Who’s in it. Searching for Bobby Fischer stars Max Pomeranc as Josh Waitzkin, Joe Mantegna as Fred Waitzkin, Joan Allen as Bonnie Waitzkin and Ben Kingsley as Bruce Pandolfini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Searching for Bobby Fischer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Searching for Bobby Fischer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Searching for Bobby Fischer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)?
- In US, Searching for Bobby Fischer is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Searching for Bobby Fischer worth watching?
- Searching for Bobby Fischer holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Searching for Bobby Fischer?
- Searching for Bobby Fischer stars Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley and Laurence Fishburne.
- When was Searching for Bobby Fischer released?
- Searching for Bobby Fischer was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.