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Fool's Mate

9.019891h 35mMovieDrama

Matthieu Carriere, who once starred in German director Volkor Schlondorff's breakthrough film Young Torless, turns director himself for Fool's Mate. Michael Marwitz plays a once-famous concert pianist and chess whiz. He compromises his…

DirectorMathieu Carrière
WriterMathieu Carrière
ProducerJoachim von Vietinghoff

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Cast · Directed by Mathieu Carrière

VTVictoria Tennant
Victoria Tennant
Alice Gordon
MM
Michael Marwitz
Lucas Tillman
SWStuart Wilson
Stuart Wilson
Nikos Mitradis
MCMareike Carrière
Mareike Carrière
Judy Miller
PSPeter Sattmann
Peter Sattmann
Hausemann
AKAnatoli Karpov
Anatoli Karpov
Chess player
MCMathieu Carrière
Mathieu Carrière
HBHarry Baer
Harry Baer

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Fool's Mate — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fool's Mate?

Fool's Mate isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Fool's Mate on Netflix?

No, Fool's Mate is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Fool's Mate on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fool's Mate isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Fool's Mate for free?

Fool's Mate isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Fool's Mate?

Fool's Mate hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 19, 1989. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.