Queen of Katwe (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, Queen of Katwe is a drama film directed by Mira Nair, running about 124 minutes. “In chess, the small one can become the big one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Who’s in it. Queen of Katwe stars Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi, David Oyelowo as Robert Katende, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakku Harriet and Martin Kabanza as Mugabi Brian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Queen of Katwe has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Queen of Katwe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Queen of Katwe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queen of Katwe (2016)?
- In US, Queen of Katwe is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Queen of Katwe worth watching?
- Queen of Katwe holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Queen of Katwe?
- Queen of Katwe stars Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza and Taryn "Kay" Kyaze.
- When was Queen of Katwe released?
- Queen of Katwe was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.