Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
Movie 1h 50m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Searching for Bobby Fischer is a drama movie from 1993. It is directed by Steven Zaillian. The cast includes William H. Macy, Laurence Fishburne and Joan Allen. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
63Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
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Cast & crew
- Steven ZaillianDirector
- William H. Macyas Tunafish Father
- Laurence Fishburneas Vinnie
- Joan Allenas Bonnie Waitzkin
- Laura Linneyas School Teacher
- Joe Mantegnaas Fred Waitzkin
- Dan Hedayaas Tournament Director
- David Paymeras Kalev
- Steven Randazzoas Man of Many Signals
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Questions about Searching for Bobby Fischer
- What genre is Searching for Bobby Fischer?
- Searching for Bobby Fischer is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Searching for Bobby Fischer?
- William H. Macy, Laurence Fishburne, Joan Allen, Laura Linney, Joe Mantegna appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Searching for Bobby Fischer?
- Steven Zaillian directed Searching for Bobby Fischer.
- How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?
- Searching for Bobby Fischer runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Is Searching for Bobby Fischer worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
