Movies and TvShows featuring "chess-set" theme.

An Ordinary Man tells the story of a former war criminal who is forced to live in hiding as a fugitive. He forms an unlikely friendship with a young boy, as he navigates the challenges of evading capture and trying to return to his homeland. The movie explores themes of redemption, survival, and the consequences of one's actions.

A chambermaid in a Corsican hotel falls in love with a chess tournament and decides to become a champion. With the help of a reclusive American expatriate, she masters the game and eventually competes in a prestigious tournament. Along the way, she navigates class-consciousness, jealousy, and the challenges of balancing her newfound passion with her daily responsibilities.

In Funeral in Berlin (1966), a British spy named Harry Palmer is assigned to investigate the funeral of an East German defector in 1960s Berlin. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a web of espionage, political intrigue, and Cold War tensions. With the help of his wit and cunning, Palmer navigates the treacherous world of international espionage to uncover the truth.

When a mysterious doctor arrives in a small Midwestern town, her therapy horse, Adeline, quickly gains a reputation for ‘healing’ those with special needs. Not used to this alternative form of healing, some begin to question the authenticity of Adeline’s methods and tensions arise. But one day during an equine therapy session, a destructive tornado descends upon the barn. Adeline leaps into action and corrals her students, pushing them against the founding wall of the stable. Although Adeline saves the lives of 12 people, she takes the brunt of the storm’s destructive force and suffers a shattered leg. With the town’s people now convinced of Adeline’s amazing spirit, they band together to raise the funds necessary to fix her leg and save her life. Based on an inspirational true story, Adeline teaches all those she encounters the same powerful lesson: miracles happen when you let go of the reins.

In The Silent Partner, a bank teller named Miles receives a note from a bank robber disguised as Santa Claus, which leads to a game of cat and mouse as Miles tries to outsmart him. With the help of a coworker, he plans to turn the tables on the criminal and come out on top. As the stakes get higher, Miles must use his wit and cunning to stay one step ahead and protect himself and those he cares about.

Magellan is a sci-fi thriller movie that follows the journey of a NASA crew as they explore Saturn and make a shocking first contact. They encounter unexpected mysteries and face dangerous challenges as they unravel the secrets of the Oort Cloud. Hacking, suspended animation, and artificial intelligence play a crucial role in their mission.

Set in 1850s colonial India, 'The Chess Players' depicts the noblemen of Lucknow who are obsessed with playing chess while oblivious to the annexation of their kingdom by the British. The two main characters, Mirza and Saida, are more interested in indulging in pleasures than taking part in the political affairs that affect their lives. As they play a game of chess, their apathy towards the consequences of colonization becomes evident. The movie explores themes of loss of power, political incompetence, and the clash of cultures.

A meek reporter happens upon a murder, an escaped gangster and a stolen jade chess set.

A bored little prince makes a poor rat hunter his whipping boy but after his pranks at the royal court almost causes a war with the neighbor king he runs away with the whipping boy to escape from his first spanking. After being in the real world his life will change making him a prince fit to rule.

Sand Castles is a crime drama thriller set in Indiana, USA. It follows the story of a former police officer who is forced to confront his own mental illness while investigating a series of crimes. As he digs deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of drug abuse, violence, and redemption.

In 'Maze,' a New York artist with Tourette's syndrome navigates love, loss, and creativity as he becomes involved in a whirlwind romance and deals with the loss of his father. With humor and heart, this film explores the challenges and joys of living life on one's own terms.

Inner city kids are given new direction when they are convinced to join the school chess team.

West Virginia mushroom expert, Dr. Michael Mercer, lives alone in the mountains. One afternoon he happens upon a boy who follows him home. The scientist takes the child in, learning that his name is Elvis and he has a complicated history.

Three injured, amnesiac, American immigrants named Red, White, and Blue are trapped in a small room and given “lessons” by a Uncle Sam carving with a radio in it. The doll demands order and the attention of its students, while leaving them in the dark about what happened to them, where they are, and exactly what the explosions and noises they hear outside are.