Magnus

Name: Magnus
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-01-01
Rating: 7
Cast: Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Henrik Carlsen, Espen Agdestein, Ellen Carlsen

2016| 1h 15m| IMDb 7.0

Magnus (2016) is currently streaming in the UK on Prime Video. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Documentary

Magnus is the moving and inspirational true story of the Norwegian boy who, in his early twenties, managed to achieve and maintain the highest rating in chess history, going on to become the greatest chess champion of modern times.

Director: Benjamin Ree