Checkmates movie poster

Checkmates

April 12, 2024 1h 38m 7.1/10 (77 votes)

Released 2 years ago in 2024. Checkmates is a comedy film. directed by Nacho G. Velilla.

Starring Alexandra Jiménez, María Adánez, and Francesc Orella

Synopsis

Candela, the headmistress of an elite school, after a traumatic divorce, returns to her old high school to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. There she will learn that in chess, and in life, it doesn't matter if you are a king or a pawn, because everyone ends up in the same box.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 2024 1 year ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (77 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Spain Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Felicitas Media
  • Lightbox Animation Studios
  • Menudas piezas
  • Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group
  • Telecinco Cinema

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Checkmates about?

Candela, the headmistress of an elite school, after a traumatic divorce, returns to her old high school to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. There she will learn that in chess, and...

Who directed Checkmates?

Checkmates was directed by Nacho G. Velilla.

How long is Checkmates?

Checkmates has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Checkmates released?

Checkmates was released on April 12, 2024 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Checkmates?

The main cast of Checkmates includes Alexandra Jiménez, María Adánez, Francesc Orella, Miguel Rellán, Alain Hernández.