Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Chess Story List
- Searching for Bobby Fischer - Focuses on chess and the dedication of a young prodigy.
- Pawn Sacrifice - Biographical film about chess legend Bobby Fischer and his world championship match.
- The Queen's Gambit - Follows a young female chess prodigy and her rise in the male-dominated chess world.
- The Seventh Seal - Explores existential themes through a game of chess between a knight and Death.
- The Luzhin Defence - Centers on a chess genius's struggles with his personal life and the game.
- Bobby Fischer Against the World - Documentary detailing the life and struggles of Bobby Fischer.
- Endgame - Explores the final chapter of Bobby Fischer's life and his obsession with chess.
- Life of a King - Inspired by real events, a former convict teaches chess to at-risk youth.
- Queen of Katwe - Story of a young girl from Uganda who becomes a chess champion.
- Fresh - Uses chess as a metaphor for strategy in a young boy's fight for survival.
- Brooklyn Castle - A documentary about a chess team at a New York school and their challenges.
- The Checkered Ninja - Combines action and chess in a humorous animated tale.
- Gambit - A con artist uses the backdrop of chess in his elaborate scheme.
- Knights of the South Bronx - A teacher uses chess to teach life skills to students in the Bronx.
- The Great Escape - While not about chess, utilizes strategic thinking and planning much like chess.
- The Dark Horse - A former chess champion uses the game to inspire at-risk youth.
- The Game - Explores intricate dynamics and mental challenges, akin to chess.
- The Imitation Game - Highlights strategic thinking in breaking codes during WWII, similar to chess.
- Searching for Sugar Man - Explores the life of an elusive figure, paralleling Fischer's story.
- Mind Games - Deals with strategic manipulation akin to chess but in a corporate setting.
- Black Mirror: White Christmas - Explores strategic mind games that reflect chess-like themes.
- A Beautiful Mind - Focuses on a brilliant mind dealing with the psychological impact of genius.
- The Talented Mr. Ripley - Features mental games and strategies similar to chess tactics.
- The Social Network - Depicts a battle of wits and strategic moves similar to a chess game.
- The Prestige - Involves rivalry and strategic planning reminiscent of a chess match.
- The Good Will Hunting - Centers on a brilliant mind navigating life’s challenges with strategic insight.
- The Man Who Knew Infinity - Follows a genius mathematician, exploring the challenges of brilliance.
- The Theory of Everything - Focuses on the life of Stephen Hawking, a brilliant mind like Fischer.
- Good Will Hunting - Features a brilliant mind and personal struggles, akin to a chess narrative.
- The Imitation Game - Similar themes of intelligence and strategy in challenging environments.
- Inside Out - Involves strategic emotional battles, paralleling chess maneuvers.
- Match Point - Explores the themes of chance and strategy, much like a chess game.
- The 400 Blows - Similar themes of youth navigating complex environments, akin to a chessboard.
- Whiplash - Focuses on a young talent's intense dedication and the pursuit of excellence.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Portrays the struggle against all odds, with strategic thinking at its core.
- Dead Poets Society - Explores the themes of individuality and struggle against societal norms.
- A Beautiful Mind - Explores genius and mental struggles, much like the chess narrative.
- Memento - Involves strategic unfolding of a complex narrative similar to chess tactics.
- Birdman - Focuses on a metaphorical struggle akin to a chess battle in the entertainment industry.
- Shutter Island - Features mind games and complex strategy as a dominant theme.
- Game Night - Involves strategic planning and the unexpected twists of competitive games.
- The Man Who Knew Too Much - Explores themes of intelligence despite danger, similar to chess gameplay.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1993 | United States of America | Biography | 42646 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 2 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 49752 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 3 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 575311 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 4 |
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1957 | Sweden | Drama | 200793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 5 |
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2000 | Drama | 4799 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | ||
| 6 | 2011 | United Kingdom | Biography | 7422 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG | |
| 7 |
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2011 | Canada | Crime | 3774 | 7.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 8 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 7863 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 18858 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 10 |
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2022 | United States of America | Horror | 77425 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2012 | United States of America | Documentary | 1024 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 12 |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 26048 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 1124 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 14 |
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1963 | United States of America | Adventure | 261224 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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2014 | New Zealand | Biography | 6620 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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1997 | United States of America | Drama | 435550 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 832628 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 18 |
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2012 | Finland | Biography | 73382 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 19 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 1632 | 6.3 | Serie | Canceled | TV-PG |
| 20 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 996118 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 250668 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 767077 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 23 |
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2006 | United Kingdom | Drama | 1458860 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Drama | 62842 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 25 |
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2014 | United Kingdom | Biography | 485790 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 26 |
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1997 | United States of America | Drama | 1086590 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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2015 | United States of America | Adventure | 819095 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 28 |
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2005 | Luxembourg | Drama | 229688 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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1959 | France | Crime | 129004 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 30 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 1009580 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 32 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 556046 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2000 | United States of America | Mystery | 1336770 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 1480590 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 258354 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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1956 | United States of America | Drama | 70634 | 7.4 | Movie | Released |
