Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe

In chess, the small one can become the big one.

Directed by Mira Nair

Produced by Cine Mosaic, Mirabai Films

2016124 min7.2 / 10

An uplifting biographical drama about a young girl from the Ugandan slums who discovers chess as a path to transcendence, grounded in warmth and human connection.

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

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  • Does Queen of Katwe end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Queen of Katwe easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Queen of Katwe scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Queen of Katwe violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Queen of Katwe sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity32

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise58

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Queen of Katwe

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Queen of Katwe

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Queen of Katwe, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Queen of Katwe, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Queen of Katwe, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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