# The Queen's Gambit (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-queens-gambit/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 96/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 93% |
| Creator | Scott Frank & Allan Scott |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (7 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The Queen's Gambit (2020) is a Drama series created by Scott Frank & Allan Scott, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (96%), Metascore (79/100), IMDb (8.5/10), TMDB fan (93%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 92%.

## Celluloid verdict

Anya Taylor-Joy’s chess prodigy drama became a global phenomenon — style, addiction, and endgame brilliance.

## Synopsis

In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.

## Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy, Chloe Pirrie

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Queen's Gambit worth watching?**
Yes — The Queen's Gambit earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 96%, Metascore 79/100, IMDb 8.5/10, TMDB fan 93%. Audience snapshot is separate (92%). Anya Taylor-Joy’s chess prodigy drama became a global phenomenon — style, addiction, and endgame brilliance.

**Why is The Queen's Gambit so highly rated?**
The Queen's Gambit scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 96/100, Metacritic 79/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and TMDB fan rating 93%. The separate audience snapshot is 92%. Anya Taylor-Joy’s chess prodigy drama became a global phenomenon — style, addiction, and endgame brilliance. See the full breakdown on the The Queen's Gambit series page.

**Is The Queen's Gambit on Prime Video?**
No — The Queen's Gambit is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is The Queen's Gambit on Netflix?**
Yes — The Queen's Gambit is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did The Queen's Gambit come out?**
The Queen's Gambit first aired in 2020 (2020). Created by Scott Frank & Allan Scott; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of The Queen's Gambit are there?**
The Queen's Gambit has 1 season across 7 episodes (2020). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Queen's Gambit?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Queen's Gambit’s 7 episodes take around 5 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Queen's Gambit?**
The Queen's Gambit streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Queen's Gambit?**
The Queen's Gambit stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chloe Pirrie. Created by Scott Frank & Allan Scott.

**How many episodes are in The Queen's Gambit?**
The Queen's Gambit has 7 episodes across 1 season (2020).

**What is The Queen's Gambit about?**
In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.

**Who created The Queen's Gambit?**
The Queen's Gambit was created by Scott Frank & Allan Scott. It is a drama series from United States, primarily in English.

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