Top billed cast

1. 

   Madina Nalwanga

   Phiona Mutesi

2. 

   David Oyelowo

   Robert Katende

3. 

   Lupita Nyong'o

   Nakku Harriet

4. 

   Martin Kabanza

   Mugabi Brian

5. 

   Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

   Margaret Night Nantongo

6. 

   Esther Tebandeke

   Sarah Katende

7. 

   Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

   Tendo

8. 

   Ethan Nazario Lubega

   Mukumbya Benjamin

9. 

   Nikita Waligwa

   Gloria Nansubuga

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Reviews

A review by r96sk

Written by r96sk on 2020-11-17

Excellent.

'Queen of Katwe' is another Disney sports biopic, but one made with a difference - it doesn't hit the exact same notes as the studio usually does in this genre, which is a positive. The film is shot lovely, with a terrific main cast.

Lupita Nyong'o is top notch in the role of Nakku, while Madina Nalwanga impresses in the lead as Phiona. David Oyelowo would be my personal standout, he's terrific as Robert, but all three add a great deal to the film to be fair. A few of the child actors give good support performances, also.

It does slightly suffer with the fact its s...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$15,000,000.00

Revenue
$10,367,161.00

Keywords

• chess
• based on novel or book
• sports
• biography
• based on true story
• woman director
• life in the slums
• based on magazine, newspaper or article