Our take
Queen of Chess is a TV-PG biographical drama about Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgar challenging Garry Kasparov. Expect chess rivalry, mild bullying, brief peril references, and inspirational perseverance. Great for tween chess fans and families
Uplifting themes
Perseverance, breaking barriers, and intellectual courage Judit models dedication against institutional bias Insight into chess history and gender equity in sport
Story (may spoil tone)
A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.
What we flagged
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Details
Violence Brief threat or conflict without graphic violence
Brief threat or conflict without graphic violence
Language Brief mild language fits the certificate
Brief mild language fits the certificate
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
Self-harm / suicide Suicide or self-harm mentioned in emotional scenes
Suicide or self-harm mentioned in emotional scenes
Child peril / abuse Competitive pressure on young prodigy
Competitive pressure on young prodigy
Bullying / discrimination Sexism and dismissal as a girl in elite chess
Sexism and dismissal as a girl in elite chess
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Judit faces sexism in a male-dominated sport. How did she respond to doubters?
- Fifteen years of training demands sacrifice. What discipline looks worth it to you?