6.3
“He turned resistance into a game.”
Chess Story (2021)
September 23, 20211h 50mDE
6.9
157 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Philipp StölzlWriters
Where to Watch in the United States
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Chess Story is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel in the United States.
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Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Walker & Worm FilmDor FilmBRORFStudioCanalStudio Babelsberg
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chess Story
- When was Chess Story released?
- Chess Story was released on September 23, 2021, in 2021.
- Who directed Chess Story?
- Chess Story was directed by Philipp Stölzl.
- Who stars in Chess Story?
- Chess Story stars Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr and Rolf Lassgård, alongside the rest of the ensemble cast. The full cast list is shown above.
- How long is Chess Story?
- Chess Story has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Where can I watch Chess Story in India?
- Chess Story is available to stream in India on Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, Kanopy and Hoopla. The Where to Watch section above shows live availability across all Indian streamers (Netflix, Prime Video, JioCinema, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, Zee5) along with rental and purchase options.
- What is the rating of Chess Story?
- Chess Story has an average user rating of 6.9 out of 10, based on 157 votes on The Movie Database. Audience reviews are shown further down this page.