Queen of Katwe

2016 · directed by Mira Nair

Rating

77/100

Hit

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

Queen of Katwe (2016), directed by Mira Nair, rates 77/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Madina Nalwanga
• David Oyelowo
• Lupita Nyong'o
• Martin Kabanza
• Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
• Esther Tebandeke
• Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
• Ethan Nazario Lubega
• Nikita Waligwa
• Ronald Ssemaganda

Crew

• Sean Bobbitt — Director of Photography
• Barry Alexander Brown — Editor
• Alex Heffes — Original Music Composer
• William Wheeler — Screenplay

More from Mira Nair

1. Salaam Bombay! (1988) — 80/100 · hit
2. Monsoon Wedding (2001) — 77/100
3. The Namesake (2007) — 76/100
4. Mississippi Masala (1991) — 74/100
5. September 11 (2002) — 67/100
6. The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013) — 62/100

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