Checkmates 2024
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Director
- Nacho G. Velilla
- Networks
- Felicitas Media, Lightbox Animation Studios, Menudas piezas
- Where to Stream
- Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
What is Checkmates?
Topic: Film "Checkmates" (2024). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 12, 2024
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- Spain
- Studios
- Felicitas Media, Lightbox Animation Studios, Menudas piezas
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 105 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Felicitas Media, Lightbox Animation Studios, Menudas piezas
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Title: Checkmates (Spanish title: Menudas piezas).
Year: 2024.
Genre: Comedy.
Director: Nacho García Velilla.
Cast: Alexandra Jiménez, Luis Callejo, Francesc Orella, María Adánez.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Release Date: 04/12/2024 (ES).
Plot: Candela, headmistress of an elite school, returns to her old high school after a traumatic divorce to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. She learns that in chess and life, it does not matter if one is a king or a pawn because everyone ends up in the same box.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Checkmates is a 2024 Spanish comedy film directed by Nacho García Velilla. The film is titled Menudas piezas in Spanish. The cast includes Alexandra Jiménez, Luis Callejo, Francesc
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Checkmates worth watching?
Checkmates holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 105 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Checkmates and when was it released?
Checkmates is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2024. Release status: Released.
Who directed Checkmates?
Checkmates was directed by Nacho G. Velilla.
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