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Searching For Bobby Fischer

Rated PG for thematic elements.

PG 110min.
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Searching for Bobby Fischer was inspired by the life of chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin, as written by his father Fred Waitzkin. Josh (Max Pomeranc) is a "regular kid" who begins evincing signs of being a genius at chess. Read More
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