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10 Best Movies Like Chess Fever

If you loved Chess Fever, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
All Ladies Do It

All Ladies Do It

1992★ 5.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chess Fever for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After five years of marriage, Diana discovers the joys of adultery, claiming that she can save her failing relationship through betrayal....

#2
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures

2001★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chess Fever for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Stanley Kubrick's life and films. Director Jan Harlan, Kubrick'...

#3
Earth

Earth

1930★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chess Fever for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The film tells about the creation of the first collective farm communes and class enmity. Vasyl, a member of the Komsomol, with the help of a local party organization, gets a tract...

#4
Faust

Faust

1926★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chess Fever for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist as part of their eternal war over Earth....

#5
Magnus

Magnus

2016★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chess Fever for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to hone their skills, Magnus’ brilli...

#6
New Boy

New Boy

2007★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Chess Fever for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young African boy with a haunting back story starts school in Ireland, and finds out quickly exactly what it means to be the new kid. Winner of Best Narrative Short at the 2008 T...