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Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) Biography, Drama

  • A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
  • Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley
  • MetaScore: 89/100 IMDB Score: 7.4/10
  • Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 9 nominations.
  • [IMDB] [Trailer]

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