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Chess Story (2021): movie guide
Chess Story (2021) is a History, Drama, War running about 110 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 170 votes. Notable cast includes Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Lassgård. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2021-09-23
- Runtime: 110 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: History, Drama, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2021-09-23
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What is Chess Story about?
1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.
Cast highlights
Chess Story features Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Lassgård, Andreas Lust, Samuel Finzi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2021-09-23. Runtime: 110 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (170 votes). Genres: History, Drama, War, Thriller. Original language: de. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Chess Story?
- Chess Story is listed as History, Drama, War, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Chess Story?
- Chess Story runs about 110 minutes.
- Who stars in Chess Story?
- Cast highlights include Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Lassgård, Andreas Lust, Samuel Finzi.
- Does Cinema Box stream Chess Story?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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