Critical Thinking
“Chess is the great equalizer”
Synopsis
Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-05
Top Cast
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John Leguizamo
Mario Martinez
Rachel Bay Jones
Principal Kestel
Michael Kenneth Williams
Mr. Roundtree
Corwin C. Tuggles
Sedrick Roundtree
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
Ito Paniagua
Angel Bismark Curiel
Rodelay Medina
Will Hochman
Gil Luna
Jeffry Batista
Marcel Martinez
Zora Casebere
Chanayah
Ramses Jimenez
Andre Lamar
Todd Allen Durkin
Detective Ransone
Brandon Somers
Harutyun Akopyan
Isaac Beverly
Pickle
Ruben E. A. Brown
Donny
Sydney Arroyo
Cornelia
Carlos Guerrero
Mr. Mann
Michele Lepe
News Reporter
Tatum Price
Flight Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Leguizamo
- Screenplay & Story
- Dito Montiel
- Original Score
- Chris Hajian
- Original Title
- Critical Thinking
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Leguizamo
Dito Montiel
Chris Hajian
Zach Zamboni
Jamie Kirkpatrick
Scott M. Rosenfelt, Jason Mandl, John Leguizamo, Carla Berkowitz, Emilio Estefan Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Leguizamo
Director
Dito Montiel
Writer
Scott M. Rosenfelt
Producer
Jason Mandl
Producer
Chris Hajian
Original Music Composer
Zach Zamboni
Director of Photography
Jamie Kirkpatrick
Editor
J. Mark Harrington
Production Design
Danny Santiago
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Critical Thinking
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What is Critical Thinking about?
Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.
Who directed Critical Thinking?
Critical Thinking was directed by John Leguizamo.
Who stars in Critical Thinking?
The principal cast of Critical Thinking includes John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Corwin C. Tuggles, Jorge Lendeborg Jr..
When was Critical Thinking released and how long is it?
Critical Thinking was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Critical Thinking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Critical Thinking was composed by Chris Hajian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Critical Thinking?
Critical Thinking holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).