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Searching for Bobby Fischer

"Every journey begins with a single move."

August 13, 1993 1h 50m 7.1/10 (622 votes)

Originally released in 1993. Searching for Bobby Fischer is a drama film. directed by Steven Zaillian.

Starring Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, and Joan Allen

Synopsis

A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 13, 1993 32 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (622 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $7.3M 0.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$7,266,383

Production Companies

  • Mirage Enterprises
  • Scott Rudin Productions
  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Searching for Bobby Fischer about?

A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.

Who directed Searching for Bobby Fischer?

Searching for Bobby Fischer was directed by Steven Zaillian.

How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?

Searching for Bobby Fischer has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Searching for Bobby Fischer released?

Searching for Bobby Fischer was released on August 13, 1993 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Searching for Bobby Fischer?

The main cast of Searching for Bobby Fischer includes Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne.

Is Searching for Bobby Fischer worth watching?

Searching for Bobby Fischer has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 622 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.