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Pawn Sacrifice

6.720151h 55m12MovieThrillerDrama

During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.

DirectorEdward Zwick
WritersSteven Knight·Christopher Wilkinson
ProducersChristopher Wilkinson·Tobey Maguire

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Cast · Directed by Edward Zwick

TMTobey Maguire
Tobey Maguire
Bobby Fischer
PSPeter Sarsgaard
Peter Sarsgaard
Father Bill Lombardy
LSLiev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Boris Spassky
MSMichael Stuhlbarg
Michael Stuhlbarg
Paul Marshall
LRLily Rabe
Lily Rabe
Joan Fischer
SNSophie Nélisse
Sophie Nélisse
Young Joan
SDSeamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
Teen Bobby Fischer
CPConrad Pla
Conrad Pla
Carmine Nigro
ALAiden Lovekamp
Aiden Lovekamp
Young Bobby Fischer
EBEvelyne Brochu
Evelyne Brochu
Donna
RWRobin Weigert
Robin Weigert
Regina Fischer
AAAndreas Apergis
Andreas Apergis
Uncle Paul

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Pawn Sacrifice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pawn Sacrifice?

Pawn Sacrifice is streaming on YouTube Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Pawn Sacrifice on Netflix?

No, Pawn Sacrifice is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is Pawn Sacrifice on Amazon Prime Video?

Pawn Sacrifice isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Pawn Sacrifice for free?

Pawn Sacrifice is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United Kingdom.

Is Pawn Sacrifice based on a true story?

Yes — Pawn Sacrifice is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).