Queen of Katwe

Nan
2h 4m
2016
7.249 /10 (441)

In chess, the small one can become the big one.

Overview

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2016-09-23

Top Billed Cast

Madina Nalwanga

Phiona Mutesi

David Oyelowo

Robert Katende

Lupita Nyong'o

Nakku Harriet

Martin Kabanza

Mugabi Brian

Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

Margaret Night Nantongo

Esther Tebandeke

Sarah Katende

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Tendo

Ethan Nazario Lubega

Mukumbya Benjamin

Nikita Waligwa

Gloria Nansubuga

Ronald Ssemaganda

Ivan

Peter Odeke

Enoch Barumba

Philip Luswata

Minister Aloysius Kyazze

Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera

Mrs. Gali

Ivan Jacobo

Buyinza Richard (young)

Nicolas Levesque

Buyinza Richard (older)

Babirye Stellah

Babirye Stellah

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