King of Chess (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, King of Chess is a drama film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Two independent stories involving chess wizards are interwoven to satirize the politics of the Chinese Cultural Revolution as well as Taiwan's capitalist boom of the 1970's.
Who’s in it. King of Chess stars Tony Leung Ka-fai as Wang Yisheng, John Shum Kin-Fun as Ching Ling, Yim Ho as Chung and Yang Lin as Jade mui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, King of Chess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of Chess page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of Chess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of Chess (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King of Chess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King of Chess worth watching?
- King of Chess holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of Chess?
- King of Chess stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, John Shum Kin-Fun, Yim Ho, Yang Lin and Wong Sing Fong.
- When was King of Chess released?
- King of Chess was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.