Queen of Katwe

Synopsis

In chess, the small one can become the big one.

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Main Cast

MNMadina NalwangaPhiona Mutesi

David OyelowoRobert Katende

Lupita Nyong'oNakku Harriet

MKMartin KabanzaMugabi Brian

TKTaryn "Kay" KyazeMargaret Night Nantongo

ETEsther TebandekeSarah Katende

Ntare Guma Mbaho MwineTendo

ELEthan Nazario LubegaMukumbya Benjamin

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