Critical Thinking (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2020, Critical Thinking is a drama film directed by John Leguizamo, running about 117 minutes. “Chess is the great equalizer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.
Who’s in it. Critical Thinking stars John Leguizamo as Mario Martinez, Rachel Bay Jones as Principal Kestel, Michael Kenneth Williams as Mr. Roundtree and Corwin C. Tuggles as Sedrick Roundtree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Critical Thinking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Wonder Project Amazon Channel 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 Critical Thinking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Critical Thinking tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Critical Thinking (2020)?
- In US, Critical Thinking is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, 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 Critical Thinking worth watching?
- Critical Thinking holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Critical Thinking?
- Critical Thinking stars John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Corwin C. Tuggles and Jorge Lendeborg Jr..
- When was Critical Thinking released?
- Critical Thinking was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.