

Pawn Sacrifice
“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.
Where to watch Pawn Sacrifice in United States
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Where is Pawn Sacrifice streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Claro tv+, Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel, Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel, Pluto TV | — |
| Japan | Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | FOD, Google Play Movies |
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
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
Bobby Fischer

Peter Sarsgaard
Father Bill Lombardy

Liev Schreiber
Boris Spassky

Michael Stuhlbarg
Paul Marshall

Lily Rabe
Joan Fischer

Sophie Nélisse
Young Joan

Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
Teen Bobby Fischer

Conrad Pla
Carmine Nigro

Aiden Lovekamp
Young Bobby Fischer

Evelyne Brochu
Donna

Robin Weigert
Regina Fischer

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.











