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The Chess Player

6.819272h 20mMovieFantasyDramaWar

In 1776, an inventor conceals a Polish nobleman in his chess-playing automaton, a machine whose fame leads it to the court of the Russian empress.

DirectorRaymond Bernard
WritersJean-José Frappa·Raymond Bernard

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Chess Player isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Belgium, France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Raymond Bernard

PBPierre Blanchar
Pierre Blanchar
Boleslas Vorowski
CDCharles Dullin
Charles Dullin
Baron von Kempelen
ÉJÉdith Jéhanne
Édith Jéhanne
Sophie Novinska
CBCamille Bert
Camille Bert
Maj. Nicolaieff
PBPierre Batcheff
Pierre Batcheff
Prince Serge Oblomoff
MD
Marcelle Charles Dullin
Wanda
ABArmand Bernard
Armand Bernard
Roubenko
AAlexiane
Alexiane
Olga
PH
Pierre Hot
King Stanislas
JD
Jaime Devesa
Prince Orloff
FF
Fridette Fatton
Pola
PMPierre Mindaist
Pierre Mindaist

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The Chess Player — streaming FAQ

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Is The Chess Player on Netflix?

No, The Chess Player is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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