Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
Kernel Score: 79% · 628 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama
Released: 1993-08-13
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch Searching for Bobby Fischer
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US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Searching for Bobby Fischer parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Searching for Bobby Fischer is a PG family drama about a child chess prodigy under pressure to succeed.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Max Pomeranc as Josh Waitzkin
- Joe Mantegna as Fred Waitzkin
- Joan Allen as Bonnie Waitzkin
- Ben Kingsley as Bruce Pandolfini
- Laurence Fishburne as Vinnie
- Michael Nirenberg as Jonathan Poe
- Robert Stephens as Poe's Teacher
- David Paymer as Kalev
- Hal Scardino as Morgan
- William H. Macy as Tunafish Father
Searching for Bobby Fischer FAQ
Is Searching for Bobby Fischer good?
Searching for Bobby Fischer has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Searching for Bobby Fischer?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store and Google Play.
Is Searching for Bobby Fischer OK for kids?
Searching for Bobby Fischer is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Searching for Bobby Fischer is a PG family drama about a child chess prodigy under pressure to succeed.
What movies are like Searching for Bobby Fischer?
If you liked Searching for Bobby Fischer, try What Maisie Knew, Shine, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close and Kramer vs. Kramer.