Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 film based on the life of prodigy chess player Joshua Waitzkin, played by Max Pomeranc. Adapted from the book of the same name by Joshua's father Fred, the film was written and directed by Steven Zaillian. In the United Kingdom the film was released under the title Innocent Moves. In the film, Josh Waitzkin's family discovers that he possesses a gift for chess and they seek to nurture it. They hire a strict i... More

Initial release date:

  • Aug 11, 1993

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Rating:

PG (USA)

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  • 1 h 50 min

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  • Searching For Bobby Fischer

Film

Directed by

Steven Zaillian

Steven Ernest Bernard Zaillian (born January 30, 1953) is an American screenwriter, director, editor, producer, and founder of Film Rites, a film production company. He won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Schindler's List and he has been nominated for Awakenings, Gangs of New York and...

Tagline:

  • Every journey begins with a single move.

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1993
  • Jul 11, 2000
  • Aug 11, 1993
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 50 min
  • 1 h 49 min
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Awards

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 96
  • 2006
  • 683
  • 6.5
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers of 2006

American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases Nominees

American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases Winners

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