Searching for Bobby Fischer
Every journey begins with a single move.
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A tender, character-driven drama about a gifted child navigating the tension between competitive excellence and preserving his humanity.
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Essence
Ensemble
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
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
