Searching for Bobby Fischer 1993 · USA · 109 minutes · PG · Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations. childhood drama docudrama Stars: Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen Director: Steven Zaillian Every journey begins with a single move. A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer. Tags: child prodigies, mentors, fathers and sons 7.4 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Every journey begins with a single move. A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer. Tags: child prodigies, mentors, fathers and sons Watch Searching for Bobby Fischer trailer Starring of Searching for Bobby Fischer Max Pomeranc as Josh Waitzkin Joe Mantegna as Fred Waitzkin Joan Allen as Bonnie Waitzkin Ben Kingsley as Bruce Pandolfini Laurence Fishburne as Vinnie Michael Nirenberg as Jonathan Poe Robert Stephens as Poes Teacher David Paymer as Kalev Hal Scardino as Morgan Vasek Simek as Russian Park Player William H. Macy as Tunafish Father Dan Hedaya as Tournament Director Laura Linney as School Teacher Storyline of Searching for Bobby Fischer A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer. Genre: biography, drama Theme: child prodigies, mentors, fathers and sons Mood: only human, pick-me-ups Attribute: sleeper Certification: Parental Guidance Suggested Flag: excellent for children MPA rating: PG Award: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations. Rating of Searching for Bobby Fischer 7.4 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Searching for Bobby Fischer Write your review or comment