Queen of Katwe

Name: Queen of Katwe
Director: Mira Nair
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-09-23
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza, Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

Year: 2016
Country: US
Language: en
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 124 min
Rating: 7.2/10
Director: Mira Nair

Plot Overview

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

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Director

Mira Nair

Cast & Key Characters

MNMadina NalwangaPhiona Mutesi

David OyelowoRobert Katende

Lupita Nyong'oNakku Harriet MKMartin KabanzaMugabi Brian TKTaryn "Kay" KyazeMargaret Night Nantongo ETEsther TebandekeSarah Katende

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine in Queen of Katwe

Ntare Guma Mbaho MwineTendo ENEthan Nazario LubegaMukumbya Benjamin NWNikita WaligwaGloria Nansubuga RSRonald SsemagandaIvan POPeter OdekeEnoch Barumba

Philip LuswataMinister Aloysius Kyazze

Writers

William Wheeler

Production

TV Aichi Cine Mosaic

Critical Reception & Ratings

Queen of Katwe is rated 7.2 out of 10 by viewers — 483 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Queen of Katwe about?

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

Who stars in Queen of Katwe?

Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza, Taryn "Kay" Kyaze, Esther Tebandeke.

Who is the director of Queen of Katwe?

Mira Nair.

When was Queen of Katwe released?

2016.

Where can I watch Queen of Katwe?

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