A fictional account of the kid who was spoon fed chess from his father. Josh didn't just pick up chess from watching players in the park. His father brought him there to play chess. Fred Waitzkin wanted to create a chess prodigy. He even uses Fischer's name as a publicity tool.
This is, without question, my favorite movie ever! The casting director couldn't have done a better job in putting this crew together, All of the actors were at the top of THEIR games.The story of Josh's decency and good sportsmanship even though he was the best of the best is a good lesson for all. The endgame still makes me laugh and cry EVERYTIME I watch it! Think Chess is boring? Not after watching this movie you won't!
In a world that thrives on competition...in a world where magic is commonplace. is there a world where voice over narrators don't say "in a world?" Coz i want the world. No offense Don,
What a wonderful film, I enjoyed the film such a great deal that it peaked my interests in what Josh Waitzkin was doing in his life nowadays, and from what I read he's still a kind and dedicated individual.
People like that are an inspiration. I highly recommend watching this film.
@kayboi8o8 you are one complete idiot. This ISNT based on Fischer's life. The kid isnt supposed to be Bobby Fischer. I suggest you watch the movie before posting stupid comments.
@kaYboi8o8 this is not a movie of Fischer's life. It is about a boy reaching his goal to be the next Bobby Fischer. Sometimes its better not to rely on Youtube alone. Try using Google, Wikipedia and the likes :D Trust me, you will know more than your 5th Grade teacher taught you.
its a disgrace they made a movie about josh waitzkin who is just an average IM and he was gonna be the next world champ... they should make a movie about Magnus Carlsen instead who is a real life prodigy!
just because he is american he had a movie made bout him....
the mom was such a bitch, I wanted to slap her. Who in their right mind would lay down and make a baby with her?
Hersheychocolate567 1 week ago
the movie is actually about Joshua Waitzkin a real chess player
Andretti2012 1 month ago
Where is the Love button!!
Just by looking at the trailer I can see it's a great film!
eSkyDreamer 1 month ago
A fictional account of the kid who was spoon fed chess from his father. Josh didn't just pick up chess from watching players in the park. His father brought him there to play chess. Fred Waitzkin wanted to create a chess prodigy. He even uses Fischer's name as a publicity tool.
cpm965245 1 month ago
the movie should have been bout bobby himself not an average IM who only had a few good wins!
DahlemDorf 3 months ago
This is, without question, my favorite movie ever! The casting director couldn't have done a better job in putting this crew together, All of the actors were at the top of THEIR games.The story of Josh's decency and good sportsmanship even though he was the best of the best is a good lesson for all. The endgame still makes me laugh and cry EVERYTIME I watch it! Think Chess is boring? Not after watching this movie you won't!
BeckeyGirard 3 months ago
the little boy is so cute!!!<3
Lunacordelia 3 months ago
In a world that thrives on competition...in a world where magic is commonplace. is there a world where voice over narrators don't say "in a world?" Coz i want the world. No offense Don,
darcon81 4 months ago
What a wonderful film, I enjoyed the film such a great deal that it peaked my interests in what Josh Waitzkin was doing in his life nowadays, and from what I read he's still a kind and dedicated individual.
People like that are an inspiration. I highly recommend watching this film.
RadioAshFM 5 months ago
The title dont make any sense.It should be "the next bobby fischer"
shinigamiartemis 5 months ago
1:21 - :36 He has 'no' right to treat Josh that way.
027220 5 months ago
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This could be one of the best movies ever made
ThaSubzstance 7 months ago
@kayboi8o8 you are one complete idiot. This ISNT based on Fischer's life. The kid isnt supposed to be Bobby Fischer. I suggest you watch the movie before posting stupid comments.
TheForzaken1 8 months ago 22
@TheForzaken1 Or even half of the trailer lol
lasoogneypubes 6 months ago
bobby says on the phone "im playing chess with my dad"....really? Bobby Fischer never met his dad in his entire life. Fail.
kaYboi8o8 8 months ago
@kaYboi8o8 Did you not hear: "is the next Bobby Fischer in this room."
sil2k8 7 months ago
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KiLLaHQuEeNZz 7 months ago
@kaYboi8o8 Wrong, he actually did meet his dad but died early on in his life.
KiLLaHQuEeNZz 7 months ago
@kaYboi8o8 this is not a movie of Fischer's life. It is about a boy reaching his goal to be the next Bobby Fischer. Sometimes its better not to rely on Youtube alone. Try using Google, Wikipedia and the likes :D Trust me, you will know more than your 5th Grade teacher taught you.
naughtynash 5 months ago
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Morpheus is a nigger
IAmNinjaButters 9 months ago
@IAmNinjaButters no u.
ImParanoidAndroid 9 months ago
Good movie, I know Fischer from this movie.
underdogjo 11 months ago
"Josh, there is no Rook..." - Morpheus
Sauriant 1 year ago
Ahhh..I remember this movie! Good old movies with good plots
StoxieT 1 year ago
Incredible cinematography by the late great Conrad Hall.
Cinemagic79 1 year ago
Pawn sacrifice... its a new film thats in production about bobby fisher
dmyhre16 1 year ago
this movie is badass.. me an my bros watch it all the times. morphus rulz
avq5 1 year ago
its a disgrace they made a movie about josh waitzkin who is just an average IM and he was gonna be the next world champ... they should make a movie about Magnus Carlsen instead who is a real life prodigy!
just because he is american he had a movie made bout him....
DahlemDorf 1 year ago
@DahlemDorf one word capablanca
jabrightlefthook 1 year ago
@DahlemDorf does it really matter...why cant a movie be made about such a beloved game and a child who loved it so much, dude chill out
JoinorDie1989 1 year ago 3
One of the best movies ever made.
TheSlevinCalevra 1 year ago 2
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One of the best movies I ever watched.
Eveninx 1 year ago
this kid is so cute i love chess and peanut butter
nibelung34343 1 year ago
I hate that they cut some valuable scenes...i would love to see them in the movie...
ammalyanr1 1 year ago
@ammalyanr1 it's a trailor for fucks sake all but 2 minutes is cut!
logant44 11 months ago
great movie!!! peanutbutter sucks
DrKojiin 1 year ago 9
I like peanutbutter.. and chess.
MonstrousMartin 1 year ago 8