Release Date: Friday, September 23, 2016 Limited Friday, September 30, 2016 Nationwide
Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, Mira Nair, William Wheeler, Esther Tebandeke, Troy Buder, Will Weiske
Based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess.
PG Drama N/A
84% WILL SEE
16% WON'T SEEBased on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess.
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The film's director Mira Nair last directed The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Amelia. The film's writer William Wheeler last wrote The Hoax and White Night.
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Completed
The film was tagged as Completed.
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When was the film released?
Queen of Katwe was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 23, 2016 . There were 16 other movies released on the same date, including The Magnificent Seven, Storks and The Dressmaker. As a limited release, Queen of Katwe was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.
Added the US Blu-ray release date of January 31, 2017
Added the US DVD release date of January 31, 2017
Changed the production status to Completed
Set the MPAA rating to PG for thematic elements, an accident scene and some suggestive material
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