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Checkmates (2024)

Movie ★ 7.0 98 min

Comedy

Candela, the headmistress of an elite school, after a traumatic divorce, returns to her old high school to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. There she will learn that in chess, and in life, it doesn't matter if you are a king or a pawn, because everyone ends up in the same box.

Nacho G. Velilla Director David S. Olivas Writer Marta Sánchez Writer Nacho G. Velilla Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 12, 2024
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt28375638
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Language
Studio
Felicitas Media, Lightbox Animation Studios, Menudas piezas, Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group

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Cast

Alexandra Jiménez Alexandra Jiménez Candela María Adánez María Adánez Virginia Francesc Orella Francesc Orella Emilio Miguel Rellán Miguel Rellán Santiago Alain Hernández Alain Hernández Lucas José Manuel Poga José Manuel Poga German Luis Callejo Luis Callejo Lope Rocío Velayos Rocío Velayos Luna Pablo Louazel Pablo Louazel Diego Verónica Senra Iria Kiko Bena Kiko Bena Keko Tuoxin Qiu Yao Jorge Asín Jorge Asín Toni Najwa Khliwa Najwa Khliwa Claudia Aitor Losoha Mbaye María Martín Martínez Chica Emo Cristina Alcázar Cristina Alcázar Natalia Paul Dolucasevi Bosco

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Frequently asked questions

What is Checkmates about?
Candela, the headmistress of an elite school, after a traumatic divorce, returns to her old high school to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. There she will learn that in chess, and in life, it doesn't matter if you are a king or a pawn, because everyone ends up in the same box.
Who directed Checkmates?
Checkmates was directed by Nacho G. Velilla.
Who stars in Checkmates?
Checkmates stars Alexandra Jiménez, María Adánez, Francesc Orella, Miguel Rellán.
When was Checkmates released?
Checkmates is a 2024 comedy film.
Where can I watch Checkmates?
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