Pawn Sacrifice (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2015, Pawn Sacrifice is a thriller and drama film directed by Edward Zwick, running about 115 minutes. “On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.
Who’s in it. Pawn Sacrifice stars Tobey Maguire as Bobby Fischer, Lily Rabe as Joan Fischer, Peter Sarsgaard as Father Bill Lombardy and Liev Schreiber as Boris Spassky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Pawn Sacrifice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Pawn Sacrifice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pawn Sacrifice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pawn Sacrifice (2015)?
- In US, Pawn Sacrifice is available to 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 Pawn Sacrifice worth watching?
- Pawn Sacrifice holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pawn Sacrifice?
- Pawn Sacrifice stars Tobey Maguire, Lily Rabe, Peter Sarsgaard, Liev Schreiber and Sophie Nélisse.
- When was Pawn Sacrifice released?
- Pawn Sacrifice was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.