---
title: "Endgame"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/endgame-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 376651
imdb_id: "tt2941396"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Endgame (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/endgame-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Endgame" (2015).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Omit any detail not in the material.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Endgame (2015)
Genre: American biographical drama film.
Release Date: 09/25/2015 (US).
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Director: Carmen Marrón.
Cast: Rico Rodriguez, Justina Machado, Efren Ramirez, Ivonne Coll, Dimitri Agado, Cassie Brennan, Ivan Cisneros.
Subject: Based on the true story of real life teacher Jose Juan "J.J." Guajardo.
Plot:
Jose learned chess from his abuelita since he was 5 years old, following in the footsteps of his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico.
Jose is a troubled middle-school boy from a poor Texas border town.
He is part of the Brownsville school chess team.
He tries to help his team reach the Texas state finals.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Pure Flix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carmen Marrón
- **Networks / Studios**: Sparkhope Productions, Avila Entertainment, Late Bloomer Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rico Rodriguez** as *Jose*
- **Efren Ramirez** as *Mr. Alvarado*
- **Ivonne Coll** as *Abuelita*
- **Justina Machado** as *Karla*
- **Jon Gries** as *Principal Thomas*
- **Valente Rodriguez** as *Coach Stevens*
- **Alina Herrera** as *Dani*
- **Xavier Gonzalez** as *Miguel*
- **Cassie Brennan** as *Sandy*
- **Ivan Cisneros** as *Peter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Endgame online?
Endgame is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Pure Flix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Endgame worth watching?
Endgame holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Endgame and when was it released?
Endgame is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Endgame?
Endgame was directed by Carmen Marrón.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Endgame — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/376651)
- [Endgame (2015 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endgame_(2015_film))
- [Endgame (2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2941396/)
- [Avengers: Endgame - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers:_Endgame)
- [Best drama movies from the last decade - Stacker Stories](https://stacker.com/stories/movies/best-drama-movies-last-decade)
- [Endgame (2015 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Endgame_(2015_film))

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