Queen of Katwe (2016)
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- PG
- 2h 4min
- Biography, Drama
- 30 Sep 2016 (USA)
- Movie
- 4 wins & 30 nominations.
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Madina Nalwanga | ... |
Phiona Mutesi
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David Oyelowo | ... |
Robert Katende
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Lupita Nyong'o | ... |
Nakku Harriet
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Martin Kabanza | ... |
Mugabi Brian
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Taryn Kyaze | ... |
Night
(as Taryn "Kay" Kyaze)
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Ivan Jacobo | ... |
Young Richard
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Nicolas Levesque | ... |
Older Richard
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Ronald Ssemaganda | ... |
Ivan
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Ethan Nazario Lubega | ... |
Benjamin
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Nikita Waligwa | ... |
Gloria
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Edgar Kanyike | ... |
Joseph
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Esteri Tebandeke | ... |
Sara Katende
(as Esther Tebandeke)
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Hope Katende | ... |
Hope Katende
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Philip Luswata | ... |
Minister Aloysius Kyazze
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Peter Odeke | ... |
Enoch Barumba
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Maurice Kirya | ... |
Theo
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Minky Ndlovu | ... |
Man on Boda
(as Nhlahla "Minkey" Ndlovu)
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Jack Kinobe Sserunkuuma | ... |
Mr. Wilson
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Irene Kulabako Kakembo | ... |
Mrs. Kimbale
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Allen Musumba | ... |
Zesiro
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Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | ... |
Tendo
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Rorisang Motuba | ... |
Christine Namaganda
(as Rori Mortuba)
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Aaron Moloisi | ... |
Rwabushenyi Official
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Akin Omotoso | ... |
Rwabushenyi President
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Maggie Benedict | ... |
Chess Federation Secretary
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Rehema Nanfuka | ... |
Nurse
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Tebandeke Samuel | ... |
Doctor
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Charles Mulekwa | ... |
Hospital Administrator
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Lele Ledwaba | ... |
Budo Secretary
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Jonathan Diabaig | ... |
Benjamin's Opponent
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Flory Kegbia | ... |
Gloria's Opponent
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Linda Radebe | ... |
Brian's Opponent
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Warren Ncube | ... |
Pritchard
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Siyabonga Xaba | ... |
Pritchard's Friend
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Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera | ... |
Mrs. Gali
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Elizabeth Kirabo | ... |
Elizabeth
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Carina Nel | ... |
Kagramanov
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Ivy Komukyeya | ... |
Phiona's Fan
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Charity Rose Pimer | ... |
Phiona's Fan
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Aida Mbowa | ... |
Snooty Lady in Car
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Jessica Mazzi | ... |
Manicure Lady
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Isaac Muwawu Gwayambadde | ... |
Corn Farmer
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Sheebah Karungi | ... |
Shakira
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Joel Okuyo Prynce | ... |
Ggaba Merchant
(as Joel Okuyo Atiku Prynce)
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Richard Tuwangye | ... |
Dez
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani | ... |
Bookie Student
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Lukenge Yusuf | ... |
Bricklayer
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Peter Musibira | ... |
Kikomando Kid
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Sarah Nansubuga | ... |
Geography Teacher
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Teslim Animashaun | ... |
Chief Guest
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Lezon Mark Mugwanya | ... |
Julius
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David Kisakye Kagwa | ... |
Young Katende
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Anne-Marie Bewulira-Wandera | ... |
Katende's Mother
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Sarah Kisauzi | ... |
Katende's Grandmother
(as Sarah Kisawuzi)
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Moses Awori | ... |
'Brian' Stunt Double
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Babirye Stellah | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Rayan Ssewanyana | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Kakande Sharif | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Stephen Mutabazi | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Were Edrine | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Mbadidde Florence | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Mubiru David | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Chris Bent Ssesanga | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Mohammed 'Madikas' Ssekandi | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Kiddu Isah | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Nakato Lydia | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Bavurhe Johnson Jaques | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Gloria Nansubuga | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Bombo Glory | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Eric Akambangira | ... |
Chess Pioneer
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Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
Robert Katende | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Phiona Mutesi | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Russel Savadier | ... |
Russian Chess Official (uncredited)
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Directed by
Mira Nair | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
William Wheeler | ... | (screenplay by) |
Tim Crothers | ... | (based on the ESPN Magazine article and book by) |
Produced by
Troy Buder | ... | executive producer |
John B. Carls | ... | producer (produced by) (as John Carls) |
Lydia Dean Pilcher | ... | producer (produced by) |
Genevieve Hofmeyr | ... | producer: South Africa unit |
Connor Schell | ... | executive producer: ESPN Films |
Daniel Silver | ... | executive producer: ESPN Films (as Dan Silver) |
Will Weiske | ... | executive producer |
Music by
Alex Heffes | ... | (original score composed by) |
Cinematography by
Sean Bobbitt | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Barry Alexander Brown |
Editorial Department
Max Blecker | ... | assistant editor |
Taryn Calverey | ... | dailies colourist |
John Diesso | ... | on-line editor |
Giovanni DiGiorgio | ... | digital intermediate assistant |
Alex Gilbert | ... | assistant editor: EPK and BTS |
Ian Holden | ... | assistant editor |
Zippy Kimundu | ... | assistant editor |
Philippe Majdalani | ... | digital intermediate producer |
Zach Marshall | ... | assistant editor: EPK and BTS |
Lamees Martin | ... | assistant editor: South Africa |
Nick Monton | ... | head of production: Company 3 |
Tom Poole | ... | senior colorist |
Lauren Van Rensburg | ... | dailies supervisor: dailies |
Russell Yaffe | ... | assistant editor |
Nicholas Figueroa | ... | color assist (uncredited) |
Casting By
Dinaz Stafford |
Production Design by
Stephanie Carroll |
Art Direction by
Shane Bunce | ||
Jonathan Hely-Hutchinson | ||
Fritz Joubert | ||
Emilia Roux |
Set Decoration by
Set Buyer | ||
Jo Stuart Fox | ... | (assistant set decorater) |
Melinda Launspach | ||
Jeanette Scott |
Costume Design by
Mobolaji Dawodu |
Makeup Department
Agnes Ahebwa | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Sarah Blatcher | ... | assistant makeup artist: South Africa |
Wendy Classen | ... | assistant hair stylist: South Africa |
Christopher Damuura | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Evelyn Gambe | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Melanie Harris | ... | hair designer |
Diana Najago | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Ebony Njonga | ... | assistant makeup artist: South Africa |
Nombi Nkambule | ... | assistant hair stylist: South Africa |
Thami Nkosi | ... | key hair stylist |
Nadine Prigge | ... | makeup designer |
Sara Tesfai | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
Linda A. Borgeson | ... | post production executive |
Kelley Cribben | ... | post-production supervisor |
Kenneth Fletcher | ... | unit manager |
Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo | ... | production manager: Kampala |
Emmanuel Nsubuga | ... | assistant unit manager |
Janine van Assen | ... | production manager: Johannesburg |
Will Weiske | ... | unit production manager |
Jarin Rossiter | ... | uganda auditor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Avani Batra | ... | second assistant director |
Paula Case | ... | second assistant director |
Westley Durand | ... | second assistant director |
Zohran Kwame Mamdani | ... | third assistant director |
Michael McCue | ... | second assistant director |
Moses Muwanga | ... | third assistant director (as Moses Kibuuka Muwanga) |
Andile Vuyolwethu Pakade | ... | second second assistant director (as Andile Pakade) |
Mike Topoozian | ... | first assistant director: principal photography, south africa |
Atilla Salih Yücer | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
Talia Aviv Hughes | ... | set buyer |
Michael Hyman | ... | lead scenic |
Arlo Markantonatos | ... | property master |
Boitumelo Poen | ... | art department coordinator |
Phillip Roberts | ... | standby set dresser |
Ak Simba | ... | assistant property master: Uganda (as A.K. Simba) |
Alex Stella | ... | set illustration |
Doret Van Jaarsveld | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
Andrew Ahuurra | ... | music mixer no. 1 spice |
Moses Bwayo | ... | boom operator / re-recording mixer |
Scott Cannizzaro | ... | adr mixer |
Nick Caramela | ... | foley assistant |
Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist |
Mark DeSimone | ... | adr mixer |
Dave Flynch | ... | supervising foley editor (as David Flynch) |
Heather Gross | ... | sound effects editor |
Grant Harris | ... | adr recordist |
Maegan Hayward | ... | post production mixing facility coo |
Shantanu Hudlikar | ... | music recording engineer |
Allen Lau | ... | assistant sound editor |
Blake Leyh | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
Nico Louw | ... | sound mixer |
Ted Mahoney | ... | post production sound facility producer |
Kyle Miller | ... | Re-Recordist |
Eliza Paley | ... | dialogue editor |
Dave Paterson | ... | sound effects editor |
Maccoh Pengrassi | ... | sound recordist: behind-the-scenes |
Mary Ellen Porto | ... | adr editor |
Simon Rankin | ... | boom operator |
Manasi Tare | ... | music recording engineer |
Dominick Tavella | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
Damian Doublé | ... | special effects technician |
Doug Hardy | ... | special effects technician |
Tyrell Kemlo | ... | special effects coordinator |
Julian Koberman | ... | special effects technician |
Cordell McQueen | ... | special effects supervisor |
Julio Scholze | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
Angelo Beceiro Collinicos | ... | digital compositor |
Christopher Bekker | ... | digital compositor |
Nicolas Burgers | ... | compositor |
Matthew Kearney | ... | visual effects |
Canda Kincses | ... | visual effects producer |
Dylan Palmboom | ... | digital compositor |
Marco Raposo de Barbosa | ... | visual effects supervisor: BlackGinger |
Tom Selbeck | ... | visual effects artist |
Dillon Sinden | ... | digital artist: Blackginger |
Jason Slabber | ... | vfx lead |
David Taritero | ... | visual effects executive |
Byron Tofas | ... | digital compositor |
Johan van Huyssteen | ... | compositor |
Marc Bloch | ... | executive producer: BlackGinger (uncredited) |
Stunts
Cordell McQueen | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
Fabio Cachucho | ... | second assistant camera: "a" Camera: South African Unit |
Danie du Toit | ... | first assistant camera (as Daniel Du Toit) |
Emmanuel Gashumba | ... | grip |
Kirsty Gilham | ... | second assistant camera |
Miles Goodall | ... | additional photography |
Houston Hadden | ... | first assistant camera |
Lentsoe Mamatela | ... | digital imaging technician |
Adnan Senkumba | ... | video production assistant (as Adnan Ssenkumba) |
Emmanuel Chonco Sithole | ... | gaffer (as Emmanuel Chonco) |
Mpho Tshikovhele | ... | camera intern |
Mpho Tshikovhele | ... | camera intern |
Tim Watson | ... | videoassist |
Zaan Wienand | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
Christa Schamberger | ... | casting: South Africa |
Mpho Tshabalala | ... | casting coordinator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Eniola Dawodu | ... | assistant costume designer |
Izolina De Vasconcelos | ... | costume supervisor |
Grace Kateete | ... | costume assistant |
Shakira Kibirige | ... | costume buyer |
Noluthando Mathe | ... | key costume standby |
Sophie Oprisano | ... | costume truck supervisor |
Martha Rugarama | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
Grant David Cinnamon | ... | assistant location manager (as Grant Cinnamon) |
Deon Du Preez | ... | location scout |
Queen of Katwe | ... | location scout |
Eduard Klarenbeek | ... | location manager |
Music Department
Chris Barrett | ... | assistant score recordist |
Red Bennett | ... | score technical coordinator |
Martin Berry | ... | guitars |
Harsh Brijsnarayan | ... | musician: sarangi |
Jim Bruening | ... | music editor |
Dirk Campbell | ... | musician: African flutes |
Ben Caucci | ... | music programming (as Beth Caucci) / musician: African percussion (as Beth Caucci) |
Rahul V. Chittella | ... | music coordinator: India |
Lyndsie Chlowitz | ... | music coordinator: walt disney studios |
Peter Cobbin | ... | score recorded by |
Linda Cohen | ... | music supervisor |
Rebecca Dale | ... | additional conducting |
Hugh Davies | ... | guitar |
Alex Ferguson | ... | assistant engineer |
Kaylin Frank | ... | music executive |
Tanay Gajjar | ... | music recording engineer |
V. Selva Ganesh | ... | musician: ghatam & kanjira (as Selvaganesh Vinayakram) |
Kinene Ismail | ... | Uganda featured musician |
Joanita Kawalya | ... | female vocals |
Abhishek Khandelwal | ... | music recording engineer |
Tommy Laurence | ... | assistant orchestrator |
Mitchell Leib | ... | executive in charge of music |
Collin Lubega | ... | Uganda featured musician |
Zohran Kwame Mamdani | ... | music supervisor |
Okelo Michael | ... | Uganda featured musician |
Jonathan Morton | ... | orchestra leader |
Lezon Mark Mugwanya | ... | Uganda featured musician |
Madina Nalwanga | ... | female vocals |
Nabeeta Nuhu | ... | Uganda featured musician |
Omar Paul | ... | Uganda featured musician |
Colin Rae | ... | music preparation |
Kirya Heavy Rock | ... | Uganda featured musician |
Hilary Skewes | ... | music coordinator / musician contractor |
Ashwin Srinivasan | ... | musician: Indian winds |
John Ashton Thomas | ... | orchestrator |
Cecile Tournesac | ... | score editor |
Don Welty | ... | music business and legal affairs |
Kirsty Whalley | ... | music mixed by |
Lukenge Yusuf | ... | Uganda featured musician |
Additional Crew
Beautie Masvaure Alt | ... | assistant: David Oyelowo, South Africa (as Beautie Masvaure) |
Aganze Arnold | ... | additional assistant: Mira Nair (as Arnold Aganze) |
Asad Ayaz | ... | executive vice president: marketing |
Kampire Bahana | ... | assistant: Lupita Nyong'o |
Ann Barratt | ... | production accountant |
Jackie Bazan | ... | publicist |
Godfrey Buteera | ... | 2nd assistant accountant: kampala. |
Tapiwa Chipamunga | ... | additional assistant: Mira Nair, South Africa |
Keith L. Craig | ... | distribution |
Melynie Dangerfield | ... | assistant: David Oyelowo |
Kimberly Domínguez | ... | Senior Digital Operator |
Tom Eriesa | ... | security: David Oyelowo |
Anne C. Ford | ... | production controller |
Annie Gaudet | ... | post production accountant |
Paul Harker | ... | assistant production coordinator |
Nicola Graydon Harris | ... | unit publicist (as Nicola Graydon) |
Rob Harris | ... | publicity consultant |
Winibald Hausiku | ... | security: David Oyelowo, South Africa |
Tilu Khalayi | ... | first assistant accountant |
Derrick Kibisi | ... | Producing Services Uganda |
Alex Kirya | ... | production assistant |
Michael Barbanell Landres | ... | Production Counsel: Walt Disney Pictures |
Moses Legodi | ... | security: Lupita Nyong'o, South Africa |
Getti Lesio | ... | security: Lupita Nyong'o |
Yolandi Ludick | ... | sa 2nd accounts assistant |
Lentsoe Mamatela | ... | dit (as Lentose Mamatela) |
Jade Manuel | ... | production coordinator |
Hlumela Matika | ... | Travel & Accommodations Coordinator |
Emily McEvoy | ... | production associate |
Clarence McLay | ... | assistant: Mira Nair (as Clare McLay) |
Lezon Mark Mugwanya | ... | chaperone: Madina Nalwanga |
Emerson Nosek | ... | assistant post-production accountant |
Emellie O'Brien | ... | eco supervisor |
Oyenbot | ... | stand-in (as Gladys Oyenbot) |
Anele Rulumente | ... | accounts clerk |
Tebandeke Samuel | ... | accounts clerk |
Marvin Saven | ... | Moonlighting Films Head of Finance |
Mariah K. Shields | ... | post production coordinator: Walt Disney Studios |
Daniel Ibukun Gbadebo Smith | ... | production assistant |
Ore Samuel Gbadebo Smith | ... | production assistant |
Spring Sutter | ... | production accountant |
Alia Tarraf | ... | staff coordinator |
Elize von Stade | ... | accountant: payroll |
Tiffany von Willingh | ... | production secretary |
John Frazier | ... | Cultural Consultant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- ESPN Films
- Walt Disney Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (2016) (United States) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (2016) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (2016) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (2016) (Brazil)
- Cinecolor Films (2016) (Chile) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Argentina (2017) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (2017) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (2017) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (2017) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Film1 (2018) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Walt Disney Company (2018) (Japan) (DVD)
Special Effects
- BlackGinger (visual effects)
- Rodeo FX (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Liquid Soul Media (marketing and promotions)
- Soundtrack New York (ADR Facility)
- Soundtrack New York (sound mixing facility)
- Trevanna Post (post-production accounting)
- Walt Disney Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
Living in Katwe, a slum in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona, her mother Nakku Harriet, and her younger family members. She and her younger brother help their mother sell maize in the market. She also helps care for her baby brother. Her world changes the day she meets Robert Katende at a missionary program. Katende coaches soccer and teaches children to play chess at a local center. Curious, Phiona visits the center, learns the game, and becomes fascinated with it. She becomes a top player in the group under Katende's guidance. |
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Taglines | One girl's triumphant path to becoming a chess champion. See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
Opening Weekend United States | $304,933, 25 Sep 2016 |
Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $10,367,161, 05 Jun 2017 |
Did You Know?
Trivia | Director Mira Nair decided to adapt "Queen of Katwe" into a film after making a documentary about the life of the man who trained Phiona Mutesi, Robert Katende. See more » |
Goofs | All the end games of chess shown, but one, are a checkmate, something which hardly ever happens once players have acquired some experience. The one exception is when Phiona resigns a game which is treated as a personal crisis, when in fact it's normal to resign from hopeless positions - especially when playing with the black pieces, for this brings the disadvantage of not making the first move. Never seen in the movie are any games ending with a draw, which in chess is extremely common. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Kate Hudson/David Oyelowo/De La Soul feat. Estelle (2016). See more » |
Soundtracks | Ndi Muna Uganda See more » |
Crazy Credits | Just before the credits, there are short scenes of the major characters with the real people they portrayed. A brief synopsis of what the real people have done since the events of the film and are doing at the time of the film's completion is displayed as well. See more » |
Quotes |
Robert Katende:
[Robert speaking to Phiona]
Sometimes the place you are use to... is not the place where you belong See more » |