Queen of Katwe (2016)
English biographical film directed by Mira Nair
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m 124 min
- Released
- 23 September 2016
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Queen of Katwe has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 23 September 2016. It is directed by Mira Nair and stars Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo and Madina Nalwanga.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Cast
- Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, Madina Nalwanga, Ntare Mwine, Maurice Kirya, Charity Rose Pimer, Esteri Tebandeke, Taryn Kyaze, Martin Kabanza, Ivan Jacobo, Nicolas Levesque, Ronald Ssemaganda
- Cinematography
- Sean Bobbitt
- Editing
- Barry Alexander Brown
- Music
- Alex Heffes
- Written by
- William Wheeler
- Produced by
- Lydia Dean Pilcher, John Carls
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures, ESPN Films, John B. Carls Productions, Cine Mosaic
- Distribution
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Netflix, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $8.79 million
- Based on
- The Queen Of Katwe, Game of her life
- Set in
- Russia
- Filmed in
- South Africa, Uganda
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 23 September 2016
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Queen of Katwe?
Queen of Katwe has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes, or 124 min.
When did Queen of Katwe release?
Queen of Katwe released on 23 September 2016.
Who directed Queen of Katwe?
Queen of Katwe is directed by Mira Nair.
Who is in the cast of Queen of Katwe?
The cast of Queen of Katwe includes Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, Madina Nalwanga, Ntare Mwine, Maurice Kirya and Charity Rose Pimer.
Where can I watch Queen of Katwe online?
Queen of Katwe streams on Netflix.
How much did Queen of Katwe earn at the box office?
Queen of Katwe grossed $8.79 million on a budget of $15 million.
What is Queen of Katwe rated in the US?
Queen of Katwe is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Queen of Katwe based on a true story or a book?
Queen of Katwe is based on The Queen Of Katwe and Game of her life.
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