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Cast
David Oyelowo
as Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong`o
as Nakku Harriet
Madina Nalwanga
as Phiona Mutesi
Martin Kabanza
as Mugabi Brian
Taryn Kyaze
as Night
Ronald Ssemaganda
as Ivan
Ethan Nazario Lubega
as Benjamin
Nikita Waligwa
as Gloria
Edgar Kanyike
as Joseph
Peter Odeke
as Mr. Barumba
Maurice Kirya
as Theo
Esther Tebandeke
as Sara Katende
Ntare Mwine
as Tendo
Crew
Top reviews
Summary of 98 reviews.
Anupama Murthy
Queen of Katwe
An amazing movie and super duper direction and an amazing choise of actors. Everyone one just fitted into the character as if it was written for them. ...more
Jatindra
Queen of Katwe
I loved this true story. Poor , uneducated and a Girl. Most people in her community thought that her only purpose in life was to service men. but fina ...more
vajresh
Queen of Katwe
Mira Nair is back! nice movie, very realistic. Of course its based on a true story but Mira didnt add any masala to it. I , my father had worked in ...more
Roshan R
Queen of Katwe
Must watch Execellent movie underdog story with superb editing and awesome acting by lead cast Hats off fo mira nair for her story telling style and h ...more
SP
Queen of Katwe (Hindi)
This was really good to watch this movie based on very true events. A very great inspiration to those who want to acheive something big in life. good ...more
Critic reviews
BMS Reviewer
Queen of Katwe: Film Review – All The Right Moves
Verdict: The humble story of an extraordinary person. With her every film, Mira Nair has come to be associated with a certain brand of filmmaking that ...more
The Guardian
Queen of Katwe
Making a chess movie is a tricky move. Your first stumbling block is that, of all sports, this must be one of the most uncinematic as well as the mos ...more
The Times Of India
Queen of Katwe
Set in the slums of Katwe in Kampala, the biographical sports drama chronicles the remarkable rags-to-riches story of Phiona Mutesi (played by Madina ...more
Rajeev Masand
Queen of Katwe
Roughly 15 minutes into Mira Nairs new film Queen of Katwe, and your defenses are down. Good luck trying to resist the charms of this uplifting true-l ...more
Hindustan times
Queen of Katwe
It took Mira Nair almost 20 years to go back to her roots It took turbulent flights with her Amelia Earhart biopic, frequent failure at the box office ...more