Pawn Sacrifice

Name: Pawn Sacrifice
Director: Edward Zwick
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Released: 2015
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Liev Schreiber, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lily Rabe

On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.

20151h 55m6.7(1,081 votes)

ThrillerDrama

Synopsis

During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.

Pawn Sacrifice (2015) is a thriller and drama film directed by Edward Zwick. It stars Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, and Liev Schreiber. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,081 votes.

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Director

Edward Zwick

Cast

Tobey Maguire

Bobby Fischer

Peter Sarsgaard

Father Bill Lombardy

Liev Schreiber

Boris Spassky

Michael Stuhlbarg

Paul Marshall

Lily Rabe

Joan Fischer

Sophie Nélisse

Young Joan

Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick

Teen Bobby Fischer

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Where can I watch Pawn Sacrifice?

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Who stars in Pawn Sacrifice?

Pawn Sacrifice stars Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Liev Schreiber, and Michael Stuhlbarg, and was directed by Edward Zwick.

How long is Pawn Sacrifice?

Pawn Sacrifice has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

When did Pawn Sacrifice come out?

Pawn Sacrifice was released in 2015.

What genre is Pawn Sacrifice?

Pawn Sacrifice is a thriller and drama film.

Is Pawn Sacrifice worth watching?

Pawn Sacrifice holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.