Movies Like Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011)

Bobby Fischer Against the World is a 2011 documentary, drama film from Liz Garbus with a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Searching for Bobby Fischer and Pawn Sacrifice.

Documentary Drama

Searching for Bobby Fischer

1993

A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.

7.1

MagicScore

Pawn Sacrifice

2015

American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.

6.7

MagicScore

The Cry of the Owl

2009

Fleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fascinated with the simple domesticity of a beautiful neighbor, watching her through the windows of her home --- until she invites him in for coffee. He is drawn into a relationship with the young woman whose boyfriend goes missing; Robert becomes a murder suspect, gradually sensing he is the target of a larger plot.

5.7

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Untold: Breaking Point

2021

Under pressure to continue a winning tradition in American tennis, Mardy Fish faced mental health challenges that changed his life on and off the court.

7.5

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Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

2003

TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday kid.

5.1

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

2006

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

7.4

MagicScore

Mickey and the Bear

2019

In Anaconda, Montana, a strong-willed teenage girl navigates a loving but volatile relationship with her veteran father. In a desperate search for independence and her own identity, she risks family, heartbreak, and her standing in the only place she can call home.

6.3

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The Luzhin Defence

2000

Based upon the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, a chess grandmaster travels to Italy in the 1920s to play in a tournament and falls in love.

6.2

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The Natural

1984

An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league.

6.9

MagicScore

#10

Balls of Fury

2007

Randy Daytona was a child ping pong prodigy who lost his chance at Olympic gold when his father is murdered by the mysterious Feng over a gambling debt. 15yrs later he's down on his luck and scraping a living doing seedy back room shows in Vegas; when the FBI turn up and ask for his help to take down Feng... who just happens to love Ping Pong.

5.3

MagicScore

#11

Tyson

1995

The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.

6.0

MagicScore

#12

The Champion

2024

Diego has just been voted best young player in Europe and at the age of 20 he is on his way to making his team, Atlético de Madrid, champions of La Liga. But his impulsive and conflictive character makes the club, fed up with his excesses, hire Álex, a withdrawn and lonely psychology professor, to improve his behaviour. The two will have no choice but to learn to understand each other.

5.3

MagicScore

#13

August Rush

2007

Lyla and Louis, a singer and a musician, fall in love, but are soon compelled to separate. Lyla is forced to give up her newborn but unknown to her, he grows up to become a musical genius.

7.4

MagicScore

#14

What Happened, Miss Simone?

2015

The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.

7.4

MagicScore

#15

A Wrinkle in Time

2018

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

5.1

MagicScore

#16

Downfalls High

2021

When reserved and lonely teenager Fenix meets popular high school girl Scarlett, the two form a bond that shapes the rest of his life.

6.2

MagicScore

#17

Magnus

2016

From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to hone their skills, Magnus’ brilliance shines brightest when surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Through an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, director Benjamin Ree reveals this young man’s unusual and rapid trajectory to the pinnacle of the chess world. This film allows the audience to not only peek inside this isolated community but also witness the maturation of a modern genius.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

Critical Thinking

2020

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.

6.6

MagicScore

#19

The World Champion

2021

Some sporting victories are about more than just claiming a title. Some of them go down in history. The film follows the most dramatic and legendary showdown in the history of chess – the match between Anatoly Karpov, then world champion, and Viktor Korchnoi, a recent emigrant from the USSR. In this battle between two outstanding chess players, a duel of personalities under immense psychological pressure, the stakes are incomprehensibly high.

6.2

MagicScore

#20

The Bling Ring

2013

Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the Internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes.

5.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Bobby Fischer Against the World?

The top films similar to Bobby Fischer Against the World by MovieMagicScore are Searching for Bobby Fischer (7.1), Pawn Sacrifice (6.7), The Cry of the Owl (5.7). Each shares documentary/drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Bobby Fischer Against the World worth watching?

Bobby Fischer Against the World holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10 from 120 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Bobby Fischer Against the World?

Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011) is a documentary, drama film directed by Liz Garbus, starring Bobby Fischer, Henry Kissinger, Harry Benson.

Where can I find more recommendations like Bobby Fischer Against the World?

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About movies like Bobby Fischer Against the World

This ranked list pairs Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011), a documentary and drama film from Liz Garbus, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Bobby Fischer take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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