Searching for Bobby Fischer
“Every journey begins with a single move.”
Synopsis
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
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Searching for Bobby Fischer - Trailer (Paramount Movies)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
Top Cast
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Max Pomeranc
Josh Waitzkin
Joe Mantegna
Fred Waitzkin
Joan Allen
Bonnie Waitzkin
Ben Kingsley
Bruce Pandolfini
Laurence Fishburne
Vinnie
Michael Nirenberg
Jonathan Poe
Robert Stephens
Poe's Teacher
David Paymer
Kalev
Hal Scardino
Morgan
William H. Macy
Tunafish Father
Vasek Simek
Russian Park Player
Dan Hedaya
Tournament Director
Laura Linney
School Teacher
Anthony Heald
Fighting Parent
Steven Randazzo
Man of Many Signals
Chelsea Moore
Katya Waitzkin
Josh Mostel
Chess Club Regular
Josh Kornbluth
Chess Club Regular
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.61x
-$4.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Zaillian
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Zaillian
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Searching for Bobby Fischer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.3M
- Production Studios
- Mirage Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Zaillian
Steven Zaillian, Fred Waitzkin
James Horner
Conrad Hall
Wayne Wahrman
Sydney Pollack, William Horberg, Scott Rudin
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
Steven Zaillian
Director
Steven Zaillian
Screenplay
Wayne Wahrman
Editor
David Gropman
Production Design
William Horberg
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Searching for Bobby Fischer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Searching for Bobby Fischer about?
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Who directed Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Searching for Bobby Fischer was directed by Steven Zaillian.
Who stars in Searching for Bobby Fischer?
The principal cast of Searching for Bobby Fischer includes Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne.
When was Searching for Bobby Fischer released and how long is it?
Searching for Bobby Fischer was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Searching for Bobby Fischer had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $7.3M at the worldwide box office (0.61 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Searching for Bobby Fischer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Searching for Bobby Fischer was composed by James Horner.
Is Searching for Bobby Fischer based on a book or true story?
Searching for Bobby Fischer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fred Waitzkin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Searching for Bobby Fischer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).