Chess in Concert
Synopsis
The story of a romantic triangle between two top players, an American and a Russian, in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other, all in the context of the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Chess In Concert: Live From Royal Albert Hall Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Wooldridge
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Rice, Björn Ulvaeus
- Original Score
- Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
- Original Title
- Chess in Concert
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Warner Music Entertainment, KQED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Wooldridge
Tim Rice, Björn Ulvaeus
Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
Gary Bradley
Rob Bagshaw, Austin Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Bagshaw
Producer
Hugh Wooldridge
Director
Gary Bradley
Editor
Austin Shaw
Producer
Tim Rice
Writer
Benny Andersson
Original Music Composer
Björn Ulvaeus
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chess in Concert.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Chess in Concert.
List 1
A grouping of movies that are available to watch... Likely movies I enjoy as well
2023
movies i've seen in the year of our lord 2023
Movies
Similar Titles to Chess in Concert
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
Anime
7.3
8.2
7.6
9.1
4.2
6.2
5.3
7.5
9.0
7.0
More Like Chess in Concert
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chess in Concert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chess in Concert about?
The story of a romantic triangle between two top players, an American and a Russian, in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other, all in the context of the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Who directed Chess in Concert?
Chess in Concert was directed by Hugh Wooldridge.
Who stars in Chess in Concert?
The principal cast of Chess in Concert includes Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, David Bedella, Kerry Ellis.
When was Chess in Concert released and how long is it?
Chess in Concert was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Chess in Concert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chess in Concert was composed by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus.
Is Chess in Concert based on a book or true story?
Chess in Concert is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tim Rice".