Searching for Bobby Fischer
1993 · 1h 50m · Drama · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
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.
Written & directed by
Steven ZaillianBased on the novel by
Fred Waitzkin7.0Smart score
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