Critical Thinking(2020)
Chess is the great equalizer
Critical Thinking Synopsis
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.
Critical Thinking (2020) is a drama film directed by John Leguizamo, released on December 18, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams and Corwin C. Tuggles. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- John Leguizamo
- Writers:
- Dito Montiel
- Producers:
- Scott M. Rosenfelt, Jason Mandl
- Cinematographer:
- Zach Zamboni
- Composer:
- Chris Hajian
- Production:
- Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
- Status:
- Released
Critical Thinking (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Critical Thinking before you stream it.
Critical Thinking Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Leguizamo
as Mario Martinez
Rachel Bay Jones
as Principal Kestel
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Mr. Roundtree
Corwin C. Tuggles
as Sedrick Roundtree
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
as Ito Paniagua
Angel Bismark Curiel
as Rodelay Medina
Will Hochman
as Gil Luna
- Jeffry Batista
Jeffry Batista
as Marcel Martinez
- Zora Casebere
Zora Casebere
as Chanayah
Ramses Jimenez
as Andre Lamar
Todd Allen Durkin
as Detective Ransone
Brandon Somers
as Harutyun Akopyan
Key crew
Directed by John Leguizamo, written by Dito Montiel, produced by Scott M. Rosenfelt and Jason Mandl.
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Critical Thinking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 53 ratings.
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Critical Thinking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Critical Thinking online?
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Critical Thinking (2020) is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Critical Thinking?
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The main cast of Critical Thinking (2020) includes John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Corwin C. Tuggles and Jorge Lendeborg Jr.. The film was directed by John Leguizamo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Critical Thinking released?
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Critical Thinking was released on December 18, 2020 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Critical Thinking worth watching?
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Critical Thinking (2020) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Critical Thinking?
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Yes. The official Critical Thinking trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.