Queen to Play(2009)
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Queen to Play Synopsis
Hélène, a housekeeper at a ritzy hotel in Corsica, is devoted to her family but lacks any passion in her own life. When she sees a handsome couple play a passionate game of chess, she becomes inspired to play herself. Hélène's working-class husband and spoiled daughter are soon bewildered by her obsession with chess. They also grow suspicious of Hélène's close relationship with Dr. Kröger, her eccentric American expat tutor.
Queen to Play (2009) is a comedy and drama film directed by Caroline Bottaro, released on August 5, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Valérie Lagrange and Francis Renaud. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Caroline Bottaro
- Writers:
- Caroline Bottaro, Bertina Henrichs
- Producers:
- Dominique Besnehard, Michel Feller, Amelie Latscha
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Claude Larrieu
- Production:
- Mon Voisin Productions
- Revenue:
- $1,056,938
- Status:
- Released
Queen to Play Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sandrine Bonnaire
as Hélène
Kevin Kline
as Kröger
Valérie Lagrange
as Maria
Francis Renaud
as Ange
Alexandra Gentil
as Lisa
Alice Pol
as Natalia
Élisabeth Vitali
as Marie-Jeanne
Jennifer Beals
as L’Américaine
Dominic Gould
as L’Américain
- Christine Ambrosini
Christine Ambrosini
as La femme de l'autocar
- Anne-Camille Challier
Anne-Camille Challier
as Fanny
- Valérie Tréjean
Valérie Tréjean
as L'infirmière
Key crew
Directed by Caroline Bottaro, written by Caroline Bottaro and Bertina Henrichs, produced by Dominique Besnehard, Michel Feller and Amelie Latscha.
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Queen to Play Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 75 ratings.
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Queen to Play – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Queen to Play online?
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Queen to Play (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Queen to Play?
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The main cast of Queen to Play (2009) includes Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Valérie Lagrange, Francis Renaud and Alexandra Gentil. The film was directed by Caroline Bottaro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Queen to Play released?
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Queen to Play was released on August 5, 2009 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Queen to Play worth watching?
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Queen to Play (2009) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.