The Queen's Gambit

The Queen's Gambit

Drama 2020

Available on Netflix

Set during the Cold War era, orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon struggles with addiction in a quest to become the greatest chess player in the world.

Drama 2020

MA15+

Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Marielle Heller, Moses Ingram

EPISODE 1

Openings

Sent to an orphanage at nine-years-old, Beth develops an uncanny flair for chess and a growing dependence on the tranquilisers fed to her.

59 min · 23 Oct 2020
EPISODE 2

Exchanges

Plunged into a confusing new life in suburbia, teenage Beth studies her classmates and plots to enter a chess tournament.

1 hr 5 min · 23 Oct 2020
EPISODE 3

Doubled Pawns

The trip to Cincinnati propels Beth and her mother into a whirlwind of travel and press coverage; Beth sets her sights on the United States Open in Las Vegas.

46 min · 23 Oct 2020
EPISODE 4

Middle Game

Russian class opens the gateway to a new social scene; in Mexico City, Beth meets Borgov,while her mother cozies up to a pen pal.

48 min · 23 Oct 2020
EPISODE 5

Fork

In Kentucky, Beth reconnects with a former opponent who offers to help sharpen her game ahead of the United States Championship.

48 min · 23 Oct 2020
EPISODE 6

Adjournment

Beth heads to Paris for her rematch with Borgov, but a wild night sends her into a self-destructive downward spiral.

1 hr · 23 Oct 2020

Anya Taylor-Joy

Actor
Marielle Heller

Alma Wheatley
Moses Ingram

Jolene
Harry Melling

Harry Beltik
Bill Camp

Mr. Shaibel

About

The Queen's Gambit

DRAMA

Set during the Cold War era, orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon struggles with addiction in a quest to become the greatest chess player in the world.

Information

Studio: Netflix
Released: 2020
Rated: MA15+
Region of Origin: United States