Directed by:
Steven ZaillianScreenplay:
Steven ZaillianCinematography:
Conrad L. HallComposer:
James HornerCast:
Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne, David Paymer, Vasek Simek, Hal Scardino, William H. Macy, Dan Hedaya, Laura Linney (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Josh Waitzkin is just a typical American boy interested in baseball when one day he challenges his father at chess and wins. Showing unusual precocity at the outdoor matches at Washington Square in New York City, he quickly makes friends with a hustler named Vinnie who teaches him speed chess. Josh's parents hire a renowned chess coach, Bruce, who teaches Josh the usefulness of measured planning. Along the way Josh becomes tired of Bruce's system and chess in general and purposely throws a match, leaving the prospects of winning a national championship in serious jeopardy. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
Searching For Bobby Fischer
Music From The Motion Picture
Label: La-La Land Records
Year: 2015
Country: USA
Length: 01:18:20
Notes: Limited Edition.
| 1. | Main Title | James Horner | 03:05 |
| 2. | Washington Square | James Horner | 02:43 |
| 3. | Chess Piece In the Dark / Shirazi Game / Little Castle | James Horner | 03:44 |
| 4. | Josh Vs. Dad | James Horner | 03:17 |
| 5. | Josh Wins In Chess Club | James Horner | 01:25 |
| 6. | Josh's First Lesson | James Horner | 02:35 |
| 7. | Master Class Points | James Horner | 02:32 |
| 8. | Josh Watches Team Leave / First Tournament | James Horner | 01:30 |
| 9. | Start Your Clocks | James Horner | 01:42 |
| 10. | Early Victories (Film Version) | James Horner | 03:28 |
| 11. | Josh Sees Poe In The Park | James Horner | 01:17 |
| 12. | Poe And Josh In Chess Club / Maybe It's Better Not To Win | James Horner | 02:49 |
| 13. | Contempt (Original Version) | James Horner | 02:44 |
| 14. | Bobby Fischer Interview | James Horner | 01:23 |
| 15. | Josh And Vinnie | James Horner | 03:25 |
| 16. | The Nationals | James Horner | 03:23 |
| 17. | Poe Watches Josh Advance / Certificate From Bruce | James Horner | 03:01 |
| 18. | Final Tournament (Film Version) | James Horner | 04:56 |
| 19. | Final Victory | James Horner | 01:45 |
| 20. | Epilogue / End Credits | James Horner | 07:06 |
| 21. | BONUS TRACKS: The Castle (Album Version) | James Horner | 02:24 |
| 22. | Josh Vs. Dad (Alternate) | James Horner | 03:18 |
| 23. | First Tournament (Alternate) | James Horner | 01:12 |
| 24. | Josh Sees Poe In the Park (Alternate) | James Horner | 01:20 |
| 25. | Poe And Josh In Chess Club (Alternate) | James Horner | 01:44 |
| 26. | Contempt (Alternate) | James Horner | 02:39 |
| 27. | Josh And Vinnie (Alternate Opening) | James Horner | 00:59 |
| 28. | Epilogue / End Credits (Alternate) | James Horner | 06:54 |
Searching For Bobby Fischer
Music From The Motion Picture
Label: Big Screen Records
Year: 1993
Country: USA
Length: 49:29
| 1. | Main Title | James Horner | 03:03 |
| 2. | Early Victories | James Horner | 03:30 |
| 3. | Contempt | James Horner | 02:40 |
| 4. | The Castle | James Horner | 02:04 |
| 5. | Josh Vs. Dad | James Horner | 03:18 |
| 6. | Josh's First Lesson | James Horner | 02:38 |
| 7. | Trip To Chicago | James Horner | 03:24 |
| 8. | Washington Square | James Horner | 02:45 |
| 9. | Start Your Clocks / Master Class Points | James Horner | 04:06 |
| 10. | Josh And Vinnie | James Horner | 03:31 |
| 11. | The Nationals | James Horner | 03:25 |
| 12. | Final Tournament | James Horner | 07:55 |
| 13. | Epilogue / End Credits | James Horner | 07:10 |