Queen of Katwe poster

Cast

Madina Nalwanga profile

Madina Nalwanga

Phiona Mutesi

David Oyelowo profile

David Oyelowo

Robert Katende

Lupita Nyong'o profile

Lupita Nyong'o

Nakku Harriet

Martin Kabanza profile

Martin Kabanza

Mugabi Brian

Taryn "Kay" Kyaze profile

Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

Margaret Night Nantongo

Esther Tebandeke profile

Esther Tebandeke

Sarah Katende

Ethan Nazario Lubega profile

Ethan Nazario Lubega

Mukumbya Benjamin

Nikita Waligwa profile

Nikita Waligwa

Gloria Nansubuga

Peter Odeke profile

Peter Odeke

Enoch Barumba

Philip Luswata profile

Philip Luswata

Minister Aloysius Kyazze

Ivan Jacobo profile

Ivan Jacobo

Buyinza Richard (young)

Nicolas Levesque profile

Nicolas Levesque

Buyinza Richard (older)

Babirye Stellah profile

Babirye Stellah

Babirye Stellah

Hope Katende profile

Hope Katende

Hope Katende

Zohran Mamdani profile

Zohran Mamdani

Bookie Student

Details

Status

Released

Original language

en

Countries

US

Budget

$15,000,000

Revenue

$10,367,161

Reviews

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A review by Gimly 6

December 5, 2016

From a technical point of view, Queen of Katwe is not a resounding success. There is bad audio, continuity errors, hammy dialogue, some very bizarre choices in cinematography and the occasional scene of poor acting.

The story however (while following a fairly predictable family-friendly line) is totally engrossing. Chess may not be the most engaging spectator sport, but the journey of lead-character Phiona is a thorough one, and an intriguing side-step away from the usual Disn...

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A review by Reno 8

September 26, 2017

A life changing game.

I am not a big fan of Mira Nair. But I like some of her films, particularly 'Amelia'. Because she usually prefers India and Indian subjects and cast as what she's. Outside that circle, she was not that successful, until now. It was a sport film, that revolved around chess game. Inspired by an incredible true story from the dark continent. It all happened less than ten years ago. Disney and ESPN together produced it. So when these two p...

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A review by r96sk 8

November 17, 2020

Excellent.

'Queen of Katwe' is another Disney sports biopic, but one made with a difference - it doesn't hit the exact same notes as the studio usually does in this genre, which is a positive. The film is shot lovely, with a terrific main cast.

Lupita Nyong'o is top notch in the role of Nakku, while Madina Nalwanga impresses in the lead as Phiona. David Oyelowo would be my personal standout, he's terrific as Robert, but all three add a great deal to ...

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