What age is Queen of Katwe appropriate for?

Movie Knight rates Queen of Katwe (2016) best from about age 8. A young Ugandan girl discovers a talent for chess, using her strategic mind to rise above extreme poverty and pursue a brighter future. Her journey is a true story of resilience, family, and the power of opportunity.

What is Queen of Katwe rated?

Queen of Katwe (2016) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Is there anything to watch out for in Queen of Katwe?

Brief scenes of illness; Discussions of poverty and hunger. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

What are the positive themes in Queen of Katwe?

Resilience in adversity; Importance of education; Family support and community; Pursuing your dreams.

What can families talk about after watching Queen of Katwe?

Understanding poverty and inequality; The role of mentors in life; Finding your unique talents; The challenges of cultural differences.

Where can I watch Queen of Katwe?

Queen of Katwe (2016) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

Queen of Katwe (2016) — Reviews & scores

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

Brief scenes of illness
Discussions of poverty and hunger

Models well

Resilience in adversity
Importance of education
Family support and community
Pursuing your dreams

Talk about it after

Understanding poverty and inequality
The role of mentors in life
Finding your unique talents
The challenges of cultural differences

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Cast & crew

Madina NalwangaPhiona Mutesi
David OyelowoRobert Katende
Lupita Nyong'oNakku Harriet
Martin KabanzaMugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" KyazeMargaret Night Nantongo
Esther TebandekeSarah Katende

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Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe

What's in it

Heads up

Models well

Talk about it after

Cast & crew

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