Searching for Bobby Fischer
“Every journey begins with a single move.”
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Where to watch Searching for Bobby Fischer in India
Can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer in India? Searching for Bobby Fischer isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Searching for Bobby Fischer there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Searching for Bobby Fischer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | Hoopla, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Amazon Video, maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 English-language drama film directed by Steven Zaillian. The cast is led by Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 700 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Searching for Bobby Fischer was produced by Mirage Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions, and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 13, 1993, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Zaillian
- Writers
- Steven Zaillian
- Release date
- August 13, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Mirage Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions, Paramount Pictures
Searching for Bobby Fischer cast & crew
Searching for Bobby Fischer was directed by Steven Zaillian and written by Steven Zaillian.
The cast features Max Pomeranc as Josh Waitzkin, Joe Mantegna as Fred Waitzkin, Joan Allen as Bonnie Waitzkin, Ben Kingsley as Bruce Pandolfini, Laurence Fishburne as Vinnie, and Michael Nirenberg as Jonathan Poe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Conrad Hall, and it was produced by Sydney Pollack and William Horberg.
Is Searching for Bobby Fischer worth watching?
Searching for Bobby Fischer holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 680 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Searching for Bobby Fischer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Searching for Bobby Fischer
Max Pomeranc
Josh Waitzkin
Joe Mantegna
Fred Waitzkin
Joan Allen
Bonnie Waitzkin
Ben Kingsley
Bruce Pandolfini
Laurence Fishburne
Vinnie
Michael Nirenberg
Jonathan Poe
Robert Stephens
Poe's Teacher
David Paymer
Kalev
Hal Scardino
Morgan
William H. Macy
Tunafish Father
Vasek Simek
Russian Park Player
Dan Hedaya
Tournament Director
Searching for Bobby Fischer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer in India?
Searching for Bobby Fischer is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer in the US?
In the US, Searching for Bobby Fischer is streaming on Hoopla and YouTube Free, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer in the UK?
Searching for Bobby Fischer isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and JustWatch TV Store.
▸What language is Searching for Bobby Fischer in?
Searching for Bobby Fischer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Searching for Bobby Fischer runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Searching for Bobby Fischer rated?
Searching for Bobby Fischer is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 680 ratings.
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