Hal Scardino

Leonardo DiCaprio drives an electrifying performance as the criminally rebellious son in this funny and stirring tale of one family's humor and heartache. Seventeen years ago, fiercely independent Lee (Meryl Streep) left home ... and left behind her kindhearted sister Bessie (Diane Keaton) to care for their father, Marvin (Hume Cronyn). But now Lee is returning with her teenage son (DiCaprio), for a homecoming that's sure to turn the entire household upside down!

Seventeen years ago, fiercely independent Lee (Meryl Streep) left home ... and left behind her kindhearted sister Bessie (Diane Keaton) to care for their father, Marvin (Hume Cronyn). But now Lee is returning with her teenage son (Leonardo DiCaprio), for a homecoming that's sure to turn the entire household upside down!

Josh Waitzkin (Max Pomeranc) is a typical seven-year-old who happens to be a chess prodigy. Joe Mantegna stars as Josh?s Father, a sportswriter determined to see his son become a champion.

Josh Waitzkin (Max Pomeranc) is a typical seven-year-old who happens to be a chess prodigy. Joe Mantegna stars as Josh?s Father, a sportswriter determined to see his son become a champion.

If you've been searching for a "stand-up-and-cheer movie" (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), a film "not only to enjoy but to cherish" (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times), look no further – you've found Searching for Bobby Fischer. Josh Waitzkin (Max Pomeranc) is a typical seven-year-old who happens to be a chess prodigy. Joe Mantegna stars as Josh's Father, a sportswriter determined to see his son become a champion. Searching for Bobby Fischer is about their heartwarming journey of discovery, as a father and son learn the one thing neither can afford to lose: their love for each other. Laurence Fishburne and Ben Kingsley deliver powerful supporting performances in this uplifting film that's rich with all the promise and wonder of life.

When Josh Waitzkin makes friends with a hustler named Vinnie who teaches him speed chess, his parents attempt to use a chess coach to teach him proper planning. Soon, Josh gets fed up and throws a match on purpose putting the championships in serious jeopardy.