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MyCinema has not rated Chess Story for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a history, drama, and war film.

Where can I watch Chess Story in the US?

Chess Story streams on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Chess Story?

Chess Story runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Is Chess Story suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Chess Story in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB20211h 50mHistory / Drama / War / Thriller

Chess Story

Name: Chess Story
Genre: History, Drama, War, Thriller
Released: 2021-09-23
Duration: 110 min

He turned resistance into a game.

1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.

TMDB audience score

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Chess Story at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 50m

At 1h 50m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

History · Drama · War · Thriller

TMDB files it under history, drama, war, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 2 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 167 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Chess Story tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 50m.
It is included with Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 167 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is Chess Story scary?: MyCinema has not rated Chess Story for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a history, drama, and war film.
Where can I watch Chess Story in the US?: Chess Story streams on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Chess Story?: Chess Story runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Is Chess Story suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Chess Story in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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