The Dark Horse (2014)

One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.

Genres: Drama, History

What to watch after The Dark Horse

• Whale Rider (2002) — Same subject: new zealand
• Jane Eyre (2011) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• War Horse (2011) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• Checkmate (2023) — Same subject: chess
• The Black Stallion (1979) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• Dark Victory (1939)