

Queen of Katwe
“In chess, the small one can become the big one.”
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Where to watch Queen of Katwe in United States
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Where is Queen of Katwe streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | VI movies and tv | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe is a 2016 English-language drama film directed by Mira Nair. The cast is led by Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Queen of Katwe was produced by Cine Mosaic and Mirabai Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 23, 2016, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Writers
- William Wheeler
- Release date
- September 23, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Cine Mosaic, Mirabai Films
Queen of Katwe cast & crew
Queen of Katwe was directed by Mira Nair and written by William Wheeler.
The cast features Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi, David Oyelowo as Robert Katende, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakku Harriet, Martin Kabanza as Mugabi Brian, Taryn "Kay" Kyaze as Margaret Night Nantongo, and Esther Tebandeke as Sarah Katende.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex Heffes, cinematography is by Sean Bobbitt, and it was produced by Troy Buder and Lydia Dean Pilcher.
Is Queen of Katwe worth watching?
Queen of Katwe holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 466 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Queen of Katwe is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Queen of Katwe
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Cast of Queen of Katwe
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
Queen of Katwe — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Queen of Katwe in United States?
Queen of Katwe is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Queen of Katwe on Disney Plus?
Yes — Queen of Katwe is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Queen of Katwe in?
Queen of Katwe is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Queen of Katwe?
Queen of Katwe runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is Queen of Katwe rated?
Queen of Katwe is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 466 ratings.











