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Pawn Sacrifice

2015·Movie·PG-13·115 min·6.7(1,070)

On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.

During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.

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About Pawn Sacrifice

Pawn Sacrifice is a 2015 English-language thriller and drama film directed by Edward Zwick. The cast is led by Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Liev Schreiber. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free.

Pawn Sacrifice was produced by Gail Katz Productions and PalmStar Media and made in United States of America. It was released on September 16, 2015, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director
Edward Zwick
Writers
Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson, Steven Knight
Release date
September 16, 2015
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$6 million
Production
Gail Katz Productions, PalmStar Media
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Pawn Sacrifice cast & crew

Pawn Sacrifice was directed by Edward Zwick and written by Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson, and Steven Knight.

The cast features Tobey Maguire as Bobby Fischer, Peter Sarsgaard as Father Bill Lombardy, Liev Schreiber as Boris Spassky, Michael Stuhlbarg as Paul Marshall, Lily Rabe as Joan Fischer, and Sophie Nélisse as Young Joan.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Bradford Young, and it was produced by Christopher Wilkinson and Tobey Maguire.

Is Pawn Sacrifice worth watching?

Pawn Sacrifice holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,070 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller and drama, Pawn Sacrifice is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Pawn Sacrifice

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Cast of Pawn Sacrifice

Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire

Bobby Fischer

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Father Bill Lombardy

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Boris Spassky

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

Paul Marshall

Lily Rabe

Lily Rabe

Joan Fischer

Sophie Nélisse

Sophie Nélisse

Young Joan

Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick

Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick

Teen Bobby Fischer

Conrad Pla

Conrad Pla

Carmine Nigro

Aiden Lovekamp

Aiden Lovekamp

Young Bobby Fischer

Evelyne Brochu

Evelyne Brochu

Donna

Robin Weigert

Robin Weigert

Regina Fischer

Andreas Apergis

Andreas Apergis

Uncle Paul

Pawn Sacrifice — FAQs

Where can I watch Pawn Sacrifice in United States?

Pawn Sacrifice is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex in United States.

Is Pawn Sacrifice on Kanopy?

Yes — Pawn Sacrifice is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is Pawn Sacrifice in?

Pawn Sacrifice is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Pawn Sacrifice?

Pawn Sacrifice runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

What is Pawn Sacrifice rated?

Pawn Sacrifice is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,070 ratings.

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