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Critical Thinking

20201h 57m6.5/ 10 · TMDB · 53 votes
Drama

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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Directed by John Leguizamo

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo

Mario Martinez

Rachel Bay Jones
Rachel Bay Jones

Principal Kestel

Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams

Mr. Roundtree

Corwin C. Tuggles
Corwin C. Tuggles

Sedrick Roundtree

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Ito Paniagua

Angel Bismark Curiel
Angel Bismark Curiel

Rodelay Medina

Will Hochman
Will Hochman

Gil Luna

Jeffry Batista

Marcel Martinez

Zora Casebere

Chanayah

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Last checked 9 Oct 2026.

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Film details

Released18 Dec 2020
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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