Chess in Concert (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Chess in Concert is a music film directed by Hugh Wooldridge, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a romantic triangle between two top players, an American and a Russian, in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other, all in the context of the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union. Shot for television in 2009.
Who’s in it. Chess in Concert stars Josh Groban as Anatoly Sergievsky, Idina Menzel as Florence Vassy, Adam Pascal as Frederic Trumper and David Bedella as Alexander Molokov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Chess in Concert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Chess in Concert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chess in Concert tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chess in Concert (2009)?
- In US, Chess in Concert is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chess in Concert worth watching?
- Chess in Concert holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chess in Concert?
- Chess in Concert stars Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, David Bedella and Kerry Ellis.
- When was Chess in Concert released?
- Chess in Concert was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.